Locum Physician Compensation in Mississippi
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Mississippi — Benchmark Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: Southeast.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $350/hr | $404/hr |
| Cardiology | $367/hr | $319/hr |
| Dermatology | $336/hr | $292/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $260/hr | $282/hr |
| Family Medicine | $146/hr | $169/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $433/hr | $453/hr |
| General Surgery | $371/hr | $323/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $449/hr | $469/hr |
| Hospitalist | $201/hr | $232/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $157/hr | $176/hr |
| Neonatology | $217/hr | $259/hr |
| Neurology | $298/hr | $328/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $268/hr | $302/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $448/hr | $389/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $400/hr | $419/hr |
| Pain Management | $376/hr | $393/hr |
| Pathology | $355/hr | $309/hr |
| Pediatrics | $153/hr | $169/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $201/hr | $211/hr |
| Psychiatry | $189/hr | $233/hr |
| Radiology | $413/hr | $359/hr |
| Urology | $392/hr | $410/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Mississippi
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Hematology-Oncology | $584/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $511/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $445/hr |
| Radiology | $431/hr |
| Pain Management | $414/hr |
Mississippi Market Overview
State income tax: 4.4% top marginal rate.
Mississippi consistently ranks last or near last among states in physician density and health outcomes, creating one of the most persistent locum markets in the country. The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is the only academic medical center in the state. The Mississippi Delta, the Piney Woods, and rural southeastern counties have severe physician shortages across virtually all specialties. Low cost of living moderates base rates, but the depth of the shortage means locum agencies routinely offer above-market premiums to fill gaps.
Licensing: Mississippi participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Mississippi without a separate MS license application.