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Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) Salary in San Jose, CA

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

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Demand: +34% (Very High Growth)
$523,600
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $251.74/hr
📊 80% Range: $380,800 – $734,400
📍 Regional Multiplier: +36% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $380,800
25th % Junior $452,200
50th % Median $523,600
75th % Senior $629,000
90th % Top 10% $734,400
Base Annual Salary $523,600
Target Annual Bonus $62,832
Annual Stock / Equity $115,192
Total Compensation (TC) $701,624
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Jose, CA

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
$380,800
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor)

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$523,600
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor)

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$629,000
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$734,400

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 San Jose, CA?

The median annual salary for a Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) in San Jose, CA is $523,600, with entry-level professionals earning around $380,800 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $734,400.

What is the average hourly rate for a Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) in San Jose, CA?

On average, a Emergency Medicine Physician (ER Doctor) in San Jose, CA makes approximately $251.74 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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