Locum Physician Compensation in Connecticut
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Connecticut — Benchmark Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: Northeast.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $325/hr | $375/hr |
| Cardiology | $307/hr | $267/hr |
| Dermatology | $317/hr | $276/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $251/hr | $272/hr |
| Family Medicine | $143/hr | $165/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $355/hr | $371/hr |
| General Surgery | $341/hr | $296/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $347/hr | $363/hr |
| Hospitalist | $176/hr | $203/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $146/hr | $165/hr |
| Neonatology | $198/hr | $236/hr |
| Neurology | $253/hr | $279/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $287/hr | $324/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $433/hr | $377/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $349/hr | $366/hr |
| Pain Management | $343/hr | $358/hr |
| Pathology | $363/hr | $316/hr |
| Pediatrics | $156/hr | $172/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $184/hr | $192/hr |
| Psychiatry | $203/hr | $251/hr |
| Radiology | $412/hr | $358/hr |
| Urology | $332/hr | $347/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Connecticut
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery | $377/hr |
| Radiology | $370/hr |
| Pathology | $353/hr |
| Cardiology | $336/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $321/hr |
Connecticut Market Overview
State income tax: 6.99% top marginal rate.
Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states in the US, with a high cost of living that drives above-average locum rates. Yale New Haven Health System and Hartford HealthCare are the dominant networks, alongside smaller community hospitals. The state has minimal rural geography but urban and suburban demand is consistent, particularly in specialty coverage for community hospitals that cannot recruit permanent physicians at Connecticut salary levels. Proximity to New York City influences rate expectations.
Licensing: Connecticut participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Connecticut without a separate CT license application.