Dermatology Locum Tenens Rates
The national urban median for Dermatology locum work is $335/hr. The middle 50% of benchmarked rates spans $281–$398/hr.
Dermatology Locum Rate Benchmarks
Locum market rates, 2026.
P25
$281/hr
Median
$335/hr
P75
$398/hr
P90
$462/hr
Based on BLS OEWS public data and CMS geographic adjustments, processed through the LocumRates model.
Dermatology Rates by Region and Setting
| Region | Setting | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Urban Hospital | $266/hr | $317/hr | $377/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $231/hr | $276/hr | $328/hr | |
| Midwest | Urban Hospital | $290/hr | $345/hr | $410/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $252/hr | $300/hr | $357/hr | |
| South | Urban Hospital | $318/hr | $379/hr | $451/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $277/hr | $330/hr | $392/hr | |
| Southeast | Urban Hospital | $282/hr | $336/hr | $399/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $245/hr | $292/hr | $348/hr | |
| West | Urban Hospital | $306/hr | $364/hr | $433/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $266/hr | $317/hr | $376/hr | |
| Southwest | Urban Hospital | $341/hr | $407/hr | $483/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $297/hr | $354/hr | $420/hr |
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Dermatology Locum Market Overview
Dermatology is one of the highest-demand, highest-rate locum specialties due to a persistent national shortage relative to population need. Many rural counties have no dermatologist within 100 miles. Mohs surgery capability commands a substantial premium. Private practice dermatology locums differ structurally from hospital-based coverage.
- One of the highest-rate outpatient locum specialties — persistent national shortage relative to population need
- Mohs surgery fellowship training commands 30–50% above general dermatology rates
- Many rural counties have no dermatologist within 100 miles — acute geographic access gap
- Private practice locum structure differs from hospital-based coverage — understand billing and production model
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What Affects Dermatology Locum Pay
Urban Hospital
- Mohs surgery fellowship training commands 30–50% above general dermatology rates
- Dermoscopy expertise and teledermatology capability expand coverage options
- Pediatric dermatology experience is in high demand at children's hospitals and community sites
- Clinical trial experience opens academic site locum opportunities at higher rates
Rural Critical Access
- Rural dermatology is a near-monopoly — set your rate with confidence
- Teledermatology hybrid arrangements (remote reads + quarterly in-person) are the new standard
- Procedural breadth (biopsies, cryotherapy, excisions) is required at rural sites
- Long-term quarterly return arrangements command a premium over one-off visits
Dermatology Contract Terms to Review
Items to review carefully before signing
- Patient volume per day not capped — 40+ patient days are standard but 60+ is burnout territory
- Mohs rate not differentiated from general derm rate — surgical cases should carry a separate rate
- Pathology reads responsibility not clarified — confirm who reads the dermpath
- Cosmetic procedures excluded or separately contracted — clarify scope before starting
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