Utah Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Utah locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Hematology-Oncology currently has the highest listed urban median at $448/hr. The listed top marginal state income tax rate is 4.5%.
Utah 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 Utah
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Hematology-Oncology | $448/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $429/hr |
| Radiology | $404/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $364/hr |
| Pathology | $357/hr |
Utah Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
State income tax: 4.5% top marginal rate.
Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the US, with a physician market anchored by University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City. The Wasatch Front urban corridor has strong and growing demand across both large health systems. Rural southern and eastern Utah — the Colorado Plateau, the Four Corners region, and San Juan County — have severe physician shortages, with many communities hundreds of miles from any urban hospital. Rates reflect a high-growth Western market with meaningful rural isolation premiums in the state's vast interior.
Licensing: Utah participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Utah medical license through an expedited process.