Locum Physician Compensation in Delaware
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Delaware — 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 Delaware
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | $487/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $483/hr |
| Radiology | $408/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $395/hr |
| General Surgery | $385/hr |
Delaware Market Overview
State income tax: 6.6% top marginal rate.
Delaware is a small but economically active state with demand concentrated in the Wilmington and Dover areas. ChristianaCare is the dominant health system and a major employer of locum physicians for specialty and hospitalist coverage. Southern Sussex County is largely rural and has designated physician shortage areas, particularly for primary care. Rates are elevated relative to regional neighbors given Delaware's high per-capita income and the influence of the Philadelphia metro job market.
Licensing: Delaware participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Delaware without a separate DE license application.