Locum Physician Compensation in Maryland
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Maryland — 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 Maryland
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Hematology-Oncology | $499/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $491/hr |
| Dermatology | $441/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $416/hr |
| Urology | $410/hr |
Maryland Market Overview
State income tax: 5.75% top marginal rate.
Maryland has one of the most physician-dense markets on the East Coast, anchored by Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore. The DC suburban corridor in Montgomery and Prince George's counties adds high-demand suburban market depth. Despite this, the Eastern Shore and western Maryland counties face meaningful physician shortages, particularly in primary care and psychiatry. Maryland's high cost of living and proximity to the DC metro drive above-average locum rates statewide.
Licensing: Maryland participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Maryland without a separate MD license application.