Dermatology Locum Compensation Benchmarks
Survey data by region and facility setting. Source: BLS OEWS, AMN Healthcare, CHG Healthcare. For informational purposes only.
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P25 / Median / P75 hourly rates in $/hr
| Region | Setting | P25 | Median | P75 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Urban Hospital | $280 | $330 | $385 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $308 | $365 | $428 | BLS OEWS 2024 + CHG Healthcare 2025 Survey | |
| Midwest | Urban Hospital | $258 | $305 | $358 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $285 | $338 | $398 | BLS OEWS 2024 + CHG Healthcare 2025 Survey | |
| South | Urban Hospital | $248 | $292 | $342 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $272 | $322 | $378 | BLS OEWS 2024 + Weatherby Healthcare 2025 | |
| West | Urban Hospital | $295 | $348 | $408 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $325 | $382 | $448 | BLS OEWS 2024 + CHG Healthcare 2025 Survey |
Market Overview
Dermatology is one of the highest-demand, highest-rate locum specialties due to a persistent national shortage relative to population need. Many rural counties have no dermatologist within 100 miles. Mohs surgery capability commands a substantial premium. Private practice dermatology locums differ structurally from hospital-based coverage.
Key Leverage Points
Urban Hospital
- Mohs surgery fellowship training commands 30–50% above general dermatology rates
- Dermoscopy expertise and teledermatology capability expand coverage options
- Pediatric dermatology experience is in high demand at children's hospitals and community sites
- Clinical trial experience opens academic site locum opportunities at higher rates
Rural Critical Access
- Rural dermatology is a near-monopoly — set your rate with confidence
- Teledermatology hybrid arrangements (remote reads + quarterly in-person) are the new standard
- Procedural breadth (biopsies, cryotherapy, excisions) is required at rural sites
- Long-term quarterly return arrangements command a premium over one-off visits
Contract Review Checklist
Items to review carefully before signing
- Patient volume per day not capped — 40+ patient days are standard but 60+ is burnout territory
- Mohs rate not differentiated from general derm rate — surgical cases should carry a separate rate
- Pathology reads responsibility not clarified — confirm who reads the dermpath
- Cosmetic procedures excluded or separately contracted — clarify scope before starting
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