ER Physician Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

How much does an ER Physician make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ER Physician in Atlanta, GA is $371,462. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $317,548 to $416,841, with most professionals earning between $268,463 and $458,155.

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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 Atlanta, GA

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Average Salary Range for ER Physician in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

317548

416841

371462

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

320980

422673

374976

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 Atlanta, GA. The base salary for ER Physician ranges from $317,548 to $416,841 with the average base salary of $371,462. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $320,980 to $422,673 with the average total cash compensation of $374,976.

View Average Salary for ER Physician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$371,462	$317,548 - $416,841
Bonus	$3,514	$3,431 - $5,833
Total Pay	$374,976	$320,980 - $422,673

* 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 Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $316,348 - $415,265	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $316,640 - $415,649	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $315,278 - $413,861	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $290,535 - $381,380	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $305,452 - $400,962	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $286,708 - $376,357	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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