Er Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Er Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Er Manager in the United States is $148,792 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

However, an Er Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $182,261
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,898 to $166,311
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,517
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Er Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $166,311 $13,859 $3,198 $80
Average $148,792 $12,399 $2,861 $72
25th Percentile $131,898 $10,992 $2,537 $63
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Key Factors That Influence Er Manager Salaries

An Er Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Er Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Er Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $137,014
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $138,549
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $140,596
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,154
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,713
Levels Salary
Entry Level Er Manager$137,014
Intermediate Level Er Manager$138,549
Senior Level Er Manager$140,596
Specialist Level Er Manager$143,154
Expert Level Er Manager$145,713
$137,014 0 yr
$138,549 < 2 yrs
$140,596 2-4 yrs
$143,154 5-8 yrs
$145,713 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Er Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $187,671
  • San Francisco: $185,826
  • Oakland: $181,705

What Skills Can Increase an Er Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.4% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Illustration (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Using creative artwork to explain or depict a particular meaning to come across the viewer's mind.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.4%
Microsoft Office 1.98%
Illustration 1.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Er Manager's salary.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Organizational Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Influencing
$168,135
13%
Organizational Communications
$162,183
9%
Innovation
$160,695
8%
Clinical Care
$157,720
6%
Coaching
$156,232
5%
Strategic Planning
$156,232
5%
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How Education impacts an Er Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Er Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Er Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $155,926 and $166,837).

Er Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Er Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 6.0%
Associates 11.2%
Bachelors 32.1%
Masters 43.3%
Doctorate 6.7%
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Er Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Er Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Er Manager

Salaries for an Er Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,901 in 2023 to around $149,370 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Er Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Er Manager Over Time

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$150,901
2024
$151,635
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2024 $151,635
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