Illinois Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Illinois locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Hematology-Oncology currently has the highest listed urban median at $424/hr. The listed top marginal state income tax rate is 4.95%.
Illinois Locum Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: Midwest.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $342/hr | $395/hr |
| Cardiology | $333/hr | $289/hr |
| Dermatology | $345/hr | $300/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $274/hr | $297/hr |
| Family Medicine | $143/hr | $165/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $382/hr | $400/hr |
| General Surgery | $399/hr | $347/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $401/hr | $420/hr |
| Hospitalist | $192/hr | $222/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $155/hr | $175/hr |
| Neonatology | $216/hr | $258/hr |
| Neurology | $301/hr | $332/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $279/hr | $315/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $457/hr | $398/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $331/hr | $346/hr |
| Pain Management | $374/hr | $391/hr |
| Pathology | $378/hr | $329/hr |
| Pediatrics | $155/hr | $171/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $201/hr | $210/hr |
| Psychiatry | $227/hr | $280/hr |
| Radiology | $398/hr | $346/hr |
| Urology | $374/hr | $391/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Illinois
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Hematology-Oncology | $424/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $423/hr |
| Urology | $401/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $390/hr |
| Cardiology | $386/hr |
Illinois Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
State income tax: 4.95% top marginal rate.
Illinois has one of the most polarized physician markets in the country. Chicago is home to Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora, representing a dense concentration of top-tier health systems. Downstate Illinois, however — particularly rural southern and central counties — faces some of the most severe physician shortages in the Midwest. Locum rates vary substantially between the Chicago metro and rural downstate assignments, with meaningful rural shortage premiums.
Licensing: Illinois participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Illinois medical license through an expedited process.