Locum Physician Compensation in Idaho
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Idaho — 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 Idaho
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Radiology | $477/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $446/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $421/hr |
| Pain Management | $421/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $395/hr |
Idaho Market Overview
State income tax: 5.3% top marginal rate.
Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states by population, but its physician workforce has not kept pace, creating broad locum demand across the state. Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke's Health System anchor the Boise metro. North Idaho, the Magic Valley, and eastern Idaho are largely rural with significant shortage areas for primary care and emergency medicine. Rates are competitive for the mountain West, and the growing Boise area has elevated market expectations compared to neighboring states.
Licensing: Idaho participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Idaho without a separate ID license application.