OB/GYN Locum Compensation Benchmarks
Survey data by region and facility setting. Source: BLS OEWS, AMN Healthcare, CHG Healthcare. For informational purposes only.
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P25 / Median / P75 hourly rates in $/hr
| Region | Setting | P25 | Median | P75 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Urban Hospital | $215 | $252 | $295 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $235 | $278 | $325 | BLS OEWS 2024 + CHG Healthcare 2025 Survey | |
| Midwest | Urban Hospital | $198 | $235 | $272 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $218 | $258 | $302 | BLS OEWS 2024 + CHG Healthcare 2025 Survey | |
| South | Urban Hospital | $190 | $225 | $262 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $210 | $248 | $292 | BLS OEWS 2024 + Weatherby Healthcare 2025 | |
| West | Urban Hospital | $225 | $265 | $308 | BLS OEWS 2024 + AMN Healthcare 2025 Survey |
| Rural Critical Access | $245 | $288 | $338 | BLS OEWS 2024 + CHG Healthcare 2025 Survey |
Market Overview
OB/GYN locum demand is among the fastest-growing of any surgical specialty, driven by the rural obstetric desert crisis. Over 400 rural hospitals have closed their OB units since 2015, creating acute demand for locum OB/GYN physicians willing to staff rural labor and delivery. Locum OB/GYN rates reflect this shortage.
Key Leverage Points
Urban Hospital
- MFM (maternal-fetal medicine) subspecialty commands a 30–40% premium
- LEEP and colposcopy procedural capability expands outpatient assignment options
- Overnight call for labor coverage is the highest-leverage negotiating point
- Reproductive endocrinology background opens IVF clinic locum opportunities
Rural Critical Access
- Rural OB coverage is a near-crisis shortage — facilities will meet your rate
- Solo L&D coverage capability is required and commands the highest premiums
- Compact state license significantly expands available rural assignments
- Combining OB and GYN surgical coverage in one provider is worth a premium
Contract Review Checklist
Items to review carefully before signing
- On-call obligation not specified — OB call is 24/7 by nature; confirm rate structure
- Malpractice tail not included — OB tail coverage is among the most expensive in medicine
- No Cesarean section expectation clarified — confirm C-section volume and comfort
- Scope of practice not defined — some rural contracts include gynecologic surgery beyond expectations
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