Locum Physician Compensation in Utah
Survey benchmarks by specialty and facility setting. Compact state — multi-state license eligible.
Utah — Benchmark Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: West.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $358/hr | $414/hr |
| Cardiology | $302/hr | $263/hr |
| Dermatology | $364/hr | $317/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $258/hr | $280/hr |
| Family Medicine | $149/hr | $172/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $380/hr | $397/hr |
| General Surgery | $322/hr | $280/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $398/hr | $416/hr |
| Hospitalist | $194/hr | $224/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $153/hr | $172/hr |
| Neonatology | $226/hr | $269/hr |
| Neurology | $295/hr | $325/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $290/hr | $327/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $421/hr | $366/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $351/hr | $367/hr |
| Pain Management | $391/hr | $409/hr |
| Pathology | $352/hr | $307/hr |
| Pediatrics | $152/hr | $168/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $210/hr | $219/hr |
| Psychiatry | $201/hr | $248/hr |
| Radiology | $432/hr | $376/hr |
| Urology | $351/hr | $368/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Utah
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Hematology-Oncology | $448/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $429/hr |
| Radiology | $404/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $364/hr |
| Pathology | $357/hr |
Utah Market Overview
State income tax: 4.5% top marginal rate.
Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the US, with a physician market anchored by University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City. The Wasatch Front urban corridor has strong and growing demand across both large health systems. Rural southern and eastern Utah — the Colorado Plateau, the Four Corners region, and San Juan County — have severe physician shortages, with many communities hundreds of miles from any urban hospital. Rates reflect a high-growth Western market with meaningful rural isolation premiums in the state's vast interior.
Licensing: Utah participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). A compact license held in another state can be used in Utah without a separate UT license application.