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Emergency Department Medical Director

Average Emergency Department Medical Director Salary

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$227,904
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$114k
MEDIAN
$228k
90%
$310k

The average salary for an Emergency Department Medical Director is $227,904 in 2025

Base Salary
$114k - $310k
Bonus
$6k - $76k
Profit Sharing
$3k - $175k
Commission
$0 - $30k
Total Pay
$118k - $359k
Based on 684 salary profiles (last updated Mar 02 2022)
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4.2 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Emergency Department Medical Director

Medical
78%
Dental
69%
Vision
64%
None
22%

Gender Breakdown for Emergency Department Medical Directors

Male
53.2%
Female
46.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
This data is based on 269 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Emergency Department Medical Directors

What is the highest pay for Emergency Department Medical Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Emergency Department Medical Director is $310k / year

What is the lowest pay for Emergency Department Medical Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Emergency Department Medical Director is $114k / year

How can Emergency Department Medical Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Emergency Department Medical Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Emergency Department Medical Director that oversees more junior Emergency Department Medical Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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