Healthcare Delaware (DE) Rank #15 of 50

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Delaware

The median emergency medicine physician salary in Delaware is $319,300 per year, which is 3.0% above the national median of $310,000.

Median Salary
$319,300
vs National
+$9,300
State Rank
#15 of 50
Cost of Living
101%

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary in Delaware by Experience

In Delaware, an entry-level emergency medicine physician earns around $190,550, while experienced professionals earn up to $473,800 per year. The cost of living index in Delaware is 101% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$190,550
+$5,550 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$324,450
+$9,450 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$473,800
+$13,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Delaware

Percentile DE Salary
10th Percentile $185,400
25th Percentile $247,200
Median (50th) $319,300
75th Percentile $412,000
90th Percentile $489,250

Emergency Medicine Physician Salary by City in Delaware

The largest employment areas for emergency medicine physicians in Delaware include Wilmington, Dover, Newark, and Middletown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Wilmington, DE
$331,700
Pop. 70,898 · COL 105%
Dover, DE
$303,800
Pop. 39,403 · COL 96%
Newark, DE
$322,400
Pop. 33,398 · COL 102%
Middletown, DE
$310,000
Pop. 22,350 · COL 98%
Bear, DE
$313,100
Pop. 21,000 · COL 99%

How to Become a Emergency Medicine Physician in Delaware

Education

Most emergency medicine physician positions require a doctoral degree. Delaware has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineTrauma CareTriageCritical CareProceduresDecision Making

Job Outlook in Delaware

Nationally, emergency medicine physician employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Delaware's demand may vary based on local industry trends.