Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA

Seattle ER Wait Times

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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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

3 hr 12 min

CMS median ED time, 25 of 28 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Mary Bridge Children's HospitalSeattle Children's HospitalSwedish First Hill Pediatric Emergency Room

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MultiCare Tacoma General HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

5 min

Last Updated

Jul 4, 2026, 2:54 AM PDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
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.: 3 hr 30 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Providence Regional Medical Center EverettVoluntary non-profit - Church

Reported

Wait Time

20 min

Last Updated

Jun 29, 2026, 2:46 AM PDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
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.: 3 hr 48 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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St. Francis HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Church

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Aug 22, 2026, 2:13 PM PDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 24 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

45 min

Last Updated

Jun 3, 2026, 5:33 PM PDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
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.: 2 hr 13 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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EvergreenHealth Medical Center KirklandGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Reported

Wait Time

50 min

Last Updated

Jul 9, 2026, 8:27 AM PDT

Overall rating: 5 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 17 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		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.
MultiCare Tacoma General HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	5 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 4, 2026, 2:54 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 30 min	2%
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	2 stars	20 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 29, 2026, 2:46 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 48 min	3%
St. Francis HospitalVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	3 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 22, 2026, 2:13 PM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 24 min	1%
Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	45 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 3, 2026, 5:33 PM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 13 min	1%
EvergreenHealth Medical Center KirklandGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	5 stars	50 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 9, 2026, 8:27 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 17 min	4%
St Joseph Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	4 stars	70 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 7, 2026, 8:24 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 32 min	1%
Virginia Mason Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	70 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 15, 2026, 5:52 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	3 hr 37 min	3%
St. Anne HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	95 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 14, 2026, 8:53 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 58 min	4%
Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Main BuildingVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	Not available	100 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 31, 2026, 5:42 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	data unavailable	data unavailable	data unavailable
Valley Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	2 stars	110 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 6, 2026, 3:14 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 20 min	5%

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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 and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

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

Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Main Building

100 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 31, 2026, 4:02 AM PDT
Seen date and time: Aug 31, 2026, 5:42 AM PDT

St. Francis Hospital

35 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 22, 2026, 1:38 PM PDT
Seen date and time: Aug 22, 2026, 2:13 PM PDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

See major insurance nurse line numbers

Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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