Locum Physician Compensation in Indiana
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Indiana — Benchmark Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: Midwest.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $342/hr | $395/hr |
| Cardiology | $333/hr | $289/hr |
| Dermatology | $345/hr | $300/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $274/hr | $297/hr |
| Family Medicine | $143/hr | $165/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $382/hr | $400/hr |
| General Surgery | $399/hr | $347/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $401/hr | $420/hr |
| Hospitalist | $192/hr | $222/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $155/hr | $175/hr |
| Neonatology | $216/hr | $258/hr |
| Neurology | $301/hr | $332/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $279/hr | $315/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $457/hr | $398/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $331/hr | $346/hr |
| Pain Management | $374/hr | $391/hr |
| Pathology | $378/hr | $329/hr |
| Pediatrics | $155/hr | $171/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $201/hr | $210/hr |
| Psychiatry | $227/hr | $280/hr |
| Radiology | $398/hr | $346/hr |
| Urology | $374/hr | $391/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Indiana
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery | $433/hr |
| Cardiology | $430/hr |
| General Surgery | $423/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $423/hr |
| Pathology | $423/hr |
Indiana Market Overview
State income tax: 3% top marginal rate. Indiana has a low state tax burden, making effective take-home competitive with no-tax states.
Indiana's physician market centers on Indianapolis, where Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Community Health Network operate large integrated systems. Outside the capital, Indiana has substantial rural locum demand, particularly in the southeastern and northwestern counties bordering Ohio and Illinois. The state's cost of living is moderate, and rates are mid-tier for the Midwest, with rural and critical access hospital assignments commanding meaningful premiums over urban baselines.
Licensing: Indiana participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Indiana without a separate IN license application.