Locum Physician Compensation in Minnesota
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Minnesota — 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 Minnesota
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Pain Management | $443/hr |
| Dermatology | $430/hr |
| Urology | $426/hr |
| Radiology | $422/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $409/hr |
Minnesota Market Overview
State income tax: 9.85% top marginal rate. Minnesota is among the highest state tax states nationally. Factor this into net rate comparisons with no-tax states (TX, FL, WA, WY, NV, SD, AK, TN, NH).
Minnesota has one of the strongest healthcare systems in the country, anchored by Mayo Clinic in Rochester, M Health Fairview and Allina Health in the Twin Cities, and Essentia Health and Sanford Health covering Greater Minnesota and the Iron Range. Despite the state's overall physician density, rural northern and western Minnesota communities — and particularly Iron Range communities — face consistent locum demand for specialty and primary care. Minnesota's high cost of living and strong healthcare culture support above-average baseline rates.
Licensing: Minnesota participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Minnesota without a separate MN license application.