ER Director Salary in Memphis, Tennessee

How much does an ER Director make in Memphis, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ER Director in Memphis, TN is $156,533. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $139,401 to $180,725, with most professionals earning between $123,803 and $202,752.

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Common responsibilities of an ER Director

Works with managed care and physician contracting staff to ensure best pricing and best physicians are in place.

September 01, 2022

Plan and direct the emergency room program.

January 06, 2023

Promotes harmonious working relationships with other hospital departments .

January 27, 2023

Develops and markets expanded and/or new services in response to innovation, technology, strategic developments or compensation consistent with the goals of the clinical service.

February 01, 2023

Manages contracts and service agreements associated with the service line(s).

February 15, 2023

Monitors progress of special nursing programs and projects and makes recommendations and/or takes appropriate action on basis of findings.

February 23, 2023

Evaluates, develops, and adapts the clinical and business processes of the clinical service line(s) to meet the ever changing healthcare environment and needs of patients and families.

March 15, 2023

Completes required orientation as directed by facility.

March 19, 2023

Assist physicians and medical staff in caring for surgical patients Provides leadership, management and direction to continually improve the profession of nursing and patient care The Director is responsible for nursing care within assigned areas Responsible for nursing quality programs that are outcome oriented and will develop and implement programs/plans in accordance with government regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements that effectively utilize resources to reach the organizations short and long term strategic goals/objectives/mission.

March 20, 2023

Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities among the essential functions of.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for ER Director in Memphis, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

139401

180725

156533

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

143029

188319

161663

What is the average salary for ER Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ER Director in Memphis, TN. The base salary for ER Director ranges from $139,401 to $180,725 with the average base salary of $156,533. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,029 to $188,319 with the average total cash compensation of $161,663.

View Average Salary for ER Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$156,533	$139,401 - $180,725
Bonus	$5,130	$3,628 - $7,593
Total Pay	$161,663	$143,029 - $188,319

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

ER Director Salary Near Memphis, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Germantown, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,059 - $180,282	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Southaven, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,193 - $180,455	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Olive Branch, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,850 - $180,012	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,359 - $179,375	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jackson, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,359 - $179,375	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,546 - $162,763	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN

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About Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, making Memphis the largest city on the Mississippi River, second-largest city in Tennessee, as well as the 25th largest city in the United States. Greater Memphis is the 42nd largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a population of 1,348,260 in 2017. The city is the anchor of West Tennessee and the greater Mid-South region, which includes portions of neighboring Arkansas and Mississippi. Memphis is the seat of Shelby County, the most p...

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