ER Physician Salary in Houston, Texas

How much does an ER Physician make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ER Physician in Houston, TX is $379,727. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $324,601 to $426,124, with most professionals earning between $274,412 and $468,365.

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Common responsibilities of an ER Physician

Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

December 17, 2022

Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and continuing education.

February 24, 2023

Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.

March 17, 2023

Interacts with co-workers and other representatives to obtain required information on a timely basis.

March 25, 2023

Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team in order to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers.

March 26, 2023

Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated supervising physician and administrative report.

April 10, 2023

Provides competent patient care to patients of all ages by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

April 17, 2023

Document care provided in the approved hospital chart or electronic medical record within each 24-hour period.

May 04, 2023

Prepare refund request for any or all monies due to patient or insurance company as a result off overpayments.

May 08, 2023

Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of critical care medical management practice protocols within legal guidelines in compliance with BWH policies.

May 21, 2023

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ER Physician Salary By Experience Levels in Houston, TX

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ER Physician Salary By Level of Education in Houston, TX

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Average Salary Range for ER Physician in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

324601

426124

379727

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

328111

432091

383317

What is the average salary for ER Physician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ER Physician in Houston, TX. The base salary for ER Physician ranges from $324,601 to $426,124 with the average base salary of $379,727. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $328,111 to $432,091 with the average total cash compensation of $383,317.

View Average Salary for ER Physician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$379,727	$324,601 - $426,124
Bonus	$3,590	$3,510 - $5,968
Total Pay	$383,317	$328,111 - $432,091

* 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 Physician Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $328,083 - $430,695	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $329,585 - $432,666	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $313,889 - $412,061	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $307,513 - $403,692	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $293,267 - $384,990	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $318,290 - $417,839	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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