Connecticut Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Connecticut locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Orthopedic Surgery currently has the highest listed urban median at $377/hr. The listed top marginal state income tax rate is 6.99%.
Connecticut Locum Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: Northeast.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $325/hr | $375/hr |
| Cardiology | $307/hr | $267/hr |
| Dermatology | $317/hr | $276/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $251/hr | $272/hr |
| Family Medicine | $143/hr | $165/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $355/hr | $371/hr |
| General Surgery | $341/hr | $296/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $347/hr | $363/hr |
| Hospitalist | $176/hr | $203/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $146/hr | $165/hr |
| Neonatology | $198/hr | $236/hr |
| Neurology | $253/hr | $279/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $287/hr | $324/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $433/hr | $377/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $349/hr | $366/hr |
| Pain Management | $343/hr | $358/hr |
| Pathology | $363/hr | $316/hr |
| Pediatrics | $156/hr | $172/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $184/hr | $192/hr |
| Psychiatry | $203/hr | $251/hr |
| Radiology | $412/hr | $358/hr |
| Urology | $332/hr | $347/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Connecticut
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery | $377/hr |
| Radiology | $370/hr |
| Pathology | $353/hr |
| Cardiology | $336/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $321/hr |
Connecticut Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
State income tax: 6.99% top marginal rate.
Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states in the US, with a high cost of living that drives above-average locum rates. Yale New Haven Health System and Hartford HealthCare are the dominant networks, alongside smaller community hospitals. The state has minimal rural geography but urban and suburban demand is consistent, particularly in specialty coverage for community hospitals that cannot recruit permanent physicians at Connecticut salary levels. Proximity to New York City influences rate expectations.
Licensing: Connecticut participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Connecticut medical license through an expedited process.