Idaho Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Idaho locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Radiology currently has the highest listed urban median at $477/hr. The listed top marginal state income tax rate is 5.3%.
Idaho Locum Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: West.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $358/hr | $414/hr |
| Cardiology | $302/hr | $263/hr |
| Dermatology | $364/hr | $317/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $258/hr | $280/hr |
| Family Medicine | $149/hr | $172/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $380/hr | $397/hr |
| General Surgery | $322/hr | $280/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $398/hr | $416/hr |
| Hospitalist | $194/hr | $224/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $153/hr | $172/hr |
| Neonatology | $226/hr | $269/hr |
| Neurology | $295/hr | $325/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $290/hr | $327/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $421/hr | $366/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $351/hr | $367/hr |
| Pain Management | $391/hr | $409/hr |
| Pathology | $352/hr | $307/hr |
| Pediatrics | $152/hr | $168/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $210/hr | $219/hr |
| Psychiatry | $201/hr | $248/hr |
| Radiology | $432/hr | $376/hr |
| Urology | $351/hr | $368/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Idaho
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Radiology | $477/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $446/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $421/hr |
| Pain Management | $421/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $395/hr |
Idaho Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
State income tax: 5.3% top marginal rate.
Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states by population, but its physician workforce has not kept pace, creating broad locum demand across the state. Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke's Health System anchor the Boise metro. North Idaho, the Magic Valley, and eastern Idaho are largely rural with significant shortage areas for primary care and emergency medicine. Rates are competitive for the mountain West, and the growing Boise area has elevated market expectations compared to neighboring states.
Licensing: Idaho participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Idaho medical license through an expedited process.