Mississippi Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Mississippi locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Hematology-Oncology currently has the highest listed urban median at $584/hr. The listed top marginal state income tax rate is 4.4%.
Mississippi Locum Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: Southeast.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $350/hr | $404/hr |
| Cardiology | $367/hr | $319/hr |
| Dermatology | $336/hr | $292/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $260/hr | $282/hr |
| Family Medicine | $146/hr | $169/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $433/hr | $453/hr |
| General Surgery | $371/hr | $323/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $449/hr | $469/hr |
| Hospitalist | $201/hr | $232/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $157/hr | $176/hr |
| Neonatology | $217/hr | $259/hr |
| Neurology | $298/hr | $328/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $268/hr | $302/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $448/hr | $389/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $400/hr | $419/hr |
| Pain Management | $376/hr | $393/hr |
| Pathology | $355/hr | $309/hr |
| Pediatrics | $153/hr | $169/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $201/hr | $211/hr |
| Psychiatry | $189/hr | $233/hr |
| Radiology | $413/hr | $359/hr |
| Urology | $392/hr | $410/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Mississippi
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Hematology-Oncology | $584/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $511/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $445/hr |
| Radiology | $431/hr |
| Pain Management | $414/hr |
Mississippi Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
State income tax: 4.4% top marginal rate.
Mississippi consistently ranks last or near last among states in physician density and health outcomes, creating one of the most persistent locum markets in the country. The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is the only academic medical center in the state. The Mississippi Delta, the Piney Woods, and rural southeastern counties have severe physician shortages across virtually all specialties. Low cost of living moderates base rates, but the depth of the shortage means locum agencies routinely offer above-market premiums to fill gaps.
Licensing: Mississippi participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Mississippi medical license through an expedited process.