ER Physician Salary in Memphis, Tennessee

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ER Physician in Memphis, TN is $355,339. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $303,766 to $398,748, with most professionals earning between $256,811 and $438,270.

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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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Average Salary Range for ER Physician in Memphis, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

303766

398748

355339

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

307048

404328

358701

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 Memphis, TN. The base salary for ER Physician ranges from $303,766 to $398,748 with the average base salary of $355,339. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $307,048 to $404,328 with the average total cash compensation of $358,701.

View Average Salary for ER Physician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$355,339	$303,766 - $398,748
Bonus	$3,361	$3,282 - $5,580
Total Pay	$358,701	$307,048 - $404,328

* 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 Memphis, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Germantown, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $303,020 - $397,769	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Southaven, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $303,312 - $398,153	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Olive Branch, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $302,566 - $397,173	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $301,496 - $395,769	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jackson, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $301,496 - $395,769	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $273,574 - $359,116	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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