Locum Physician Compensation in Alaska
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting.
Alaska — Benchmark 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 Alaska
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Radiology | $477/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $430/hr |
| Pain Management | $426/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $395/hr |
| Anesthesiology | $378/hr |
Alaska Market Overview
No state income tax. Alaska does not tax earned income. At a $200/hr locum rate, your take-home advantage over a 10% state tax state is approximately $20/hr before federal taxes.
Alaska has a unique locum market with the highest cost-of-living adjustment of any state. It is NOT an IMLC compact state — a separate Alaska medical license is required. Most Alaska locum work involves travel from the lower 48, with housing and flights included as standard benefits. Providence Health and the Indian Health Service are major employers.
Licensing: Alaska does NOT participate in the IMLC. A separate Alaska medical license is required. The Alaska State Medical Board processes applications.