Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA

Raleigh ER Wait Times

Hospitals

ER locations

ER location count includes pediatric ERs.

Pediatric ERs

No pediatric ERs are listed in this metro inventory.

Historical Average ER Wait Time

196 min

CMS median ED time, 4 of 4 ER locations

ER level 4 Average Cash Price

$1,213

7.49x Medicare rate

Cash Price Coverage

1 of 4 ER locations

Last UpdatedMay 22, 2026

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Current Wait Times Near Raleigh ERs

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Johnston HealthGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

No current

Wait Time

No current public wait time

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 186 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

Rex HospitalGovernment - State

No current

Wait Time

No current public wait time

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 198 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

Wakemed, Cary HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

No current

Wait Time

No current public wait time

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 195 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

Wakemed, Raleigh CampusVoluntary non-profit - Private

No current

Wait Time

No current public wait time

Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 204 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Johnston HealthGovernment - Hospital District or Authority	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	186 min	4%
Rex HospitalGovernment - State	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	198 min	1%
Wakemed, Cary HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	195 min	2%
Wakemed, Raleigh CampusVoluntary non-profit - Private	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	204 min	3%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL

100 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jun 6, 2026, 10:09 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Jun 6, 2026, 11:49 PM EDT

Urgent Care Considerations

For non-emergencies, urgent care is often faster and significantly less expensive.

Low Acuity Issues

Consider urgent care for minor injuries, fevers, rashes, or symptoms that aren't life-threatening.

Cost Savings

Urgent care centers typically have lower transparent pricing and smaller co-pays than ERs.

Emergency First

Always go to the ER or call 911 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe breathing trouble.

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