Florida Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Florida locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Orthopedic Surgery currently has the highest listed urban median at $512/hr. Florida has no individual state income tax.
Florida Locum Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: South.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $354/hr | $408/hr |
| Cardiology | $361/hr | $314/hr |
| Dermatology | $379/hr | $330/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $278/hr | $301/hr |
| Family Medicine | $144/hr | $166/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $440/hr | $461/hr |
| General Surgery | $430/hr | $374/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $433/hr | $453/hr |
| Hospitalist | $215/hr | $249/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $152/hr | $171/hr |
| Neonatology | $208/hr | $249/hr |
| Neurology | $305/hr | $337/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $274/hr | $309/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $498/hr | $433/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $394/hr | $412/hr |
| Pain Management | $361/hr | $378/hr |
| Pathology | $371/hr | $323/hr |
| Pediatrics | $156/hr | $171/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $194/hr | $202/hr |
| Psychiatry | $204/hr | $252/hr |
| Radiology | $396/hr | $344/hr |
| Urology | $434/hr | $455/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Florida
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery | $512/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $512/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $511/hr |
| Radiology | $457/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $453/hr |
Florida Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
No state income tax. Florida does not tax earned income. At a $200/hr locum rate, your take-home advantage over a 10% state tax state is approximately $20/hr before federal taxes.
Florida is a high-volume locum market driven by a large elderly population and retirement community demand. The state participates in the IMLC compact. Florida rates track the South regional average. Miami and Orlando metro areas command the highest in-state rates. Rural North Florida and the Panhandle are significant shortage areas.
Licensing: Florida participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Florida medical license through an expedited process.