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Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) Salary in California

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) in California.

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Demand: +34% (Very High Growth)
$481,250
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $231.38/hr
📊 80% Range: $350,000 – $675,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +25% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $350,000
25th % Junior $415,625
50th % Median $481,250
75th % Senior $578,125
90th % Top 10% $675,000
Base Annual Salary $481,250
Target Annual Bonus $57,750
Annual Stock / Equity $105,875
Total Compensation (TC) $644,875
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Verified Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) Openings in California

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Salary Progression by Experience Level in California

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor)

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor)

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$350,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor)

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$481,250
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor)

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$578,125
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$675,000

Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$531,300

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$523,600

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$515,900

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$492,800

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$492,800

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$492,800

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$481,250

California

COL Index: 142%
$481,250

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) provides high-value specialization, system design, and verified technical leadership in their designated domain. Fast career velocity and competitive salary ranges.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Clinical Doctoral Degree
Experience Benchmark
2-5+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+34% (Very High Growth)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) make in California?

The median annual salary for a Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) in California is $481,250, with entry-level professionals earning around $350,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $675,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) in California?

On average, a Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) in California makes approximately $231.38 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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