Indiana Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Indiana locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Orthopedic Surgery currently has the highest listed urban median at $433/hr. The listed top marginal state income tax rate is 3%.
Indiana 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 Indiana
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery | $433/hr |
| Cardiology | $430/hr |
| General Surgery | $423/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $423/hr |
| Pathology | $423/hr |
Indiana Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
State income tax: 3% top marginal rate. Indiana has a low state tax burden, making effective take-home competitive with no-tax states.
Indiana's physician market centers on Indianapolis, where Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Community Health Network operate large integrated systems. Outside the capital, Indiana has substantial rural locum demand, particularly in the southeastern and northwestern counties bordering Ohio and Illinois. The state's cost of living is moderate, and rates are mid-tier for the Midwest, with rural and critical access hospital assignments commanding meaningful premiums over urban baselines.
Licensing: Indiana participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Indiana medical license through an expedited process.