Radiology Locum Tenens Rates
The national urban median for Radiology locum work is $426/hr. The middle 50% of benchmarked rates spans $369–$497/hr.
Radiology Locum Rate Benchmarks
Locum market rates, 2026.
P25
$369/hr
Median
$426/hr
P75
$497/hr
P90
$563/hr
Based on BLS OEWS public data and CMS geographic adjustments, processed through the LocumRates model.
Radiology Rates by Region and Setting
| Region | Setting | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Urban Hospital | $356/hr | $412/hr | $480/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $310/hr | $358/hr | $417/hr | |
| Midwest | Urban Hospital | $345/hr | $398/hr | $464/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $300/hr | $346/hr | $404/hr | |
| South | Urban Hospital | $343/hr | $396/hr | $461/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $298/hr | $344/hr | $401/hr | |
| Southeast | Urban Hospital | $357/hr | $413/hr | $481/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $311/hr | $359/hr | $418/hr | |
| West | Urban Hospital | $374/hr | $432/hr | $504/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $326/hr | $376/hr | $439/hr | |
| Southwest | Urban Hospital | $350/hr | $404/hr | $471/hr |
| Rural Critical Access Rural / CAH | $305/hr | $352/hr | $410/hr |
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Radiology Locum Market Overview
Radiology has a unique rate structure due to teleradiology — many locum radiologists provide remote overnight and weekend reads while maintaining a primary practice. On-site locum coverage commands a substantial premium over teleradiology-only rates. Subspecialty reading capability (neuroradiology, IR, pediatric radiology) significantly increases rate.
- Teleradiology enables remote coverage — many radiologists cover multiple sites from one location
- On-site presence commands 20–30% premium over teleradiology-only rates
- Overnight reads are chronically underserved — strong negotiating position year-round
- Neuroradiology and IR subspecialty each command 15–25% above general diagnostic rates
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What Affects Radiology Locum Pay
Urban Hospital
- Subspecialty reads (neuroradiology, MSK, IR) command 15–25% above general diagnostic rates
- Overnight teleradiology coverage is chronically underserved — strong negotiating position
- On-site presence (vs. teleradiology) typically commands a 20–30% premium
- Mammography accreditation/certification expands the pool of available assignments significantly
Rural Critical Access
- Solo coverage capability (all modalities) is required at most critical access sites
- Fluoroscopy and ultrasound performance capability (not just interpretation) expands options
- Weekend and holiday on-call rate should be negotiated separately from weekday reads
- Remote reads for rural sites can be done from home — negotiate for flexible scheduling
Radiology Contract Terms to Review
Items to review carefully before signing
- RVU-based pay without a guaranteed minimum daily rate — protects against low-volume shifts
- Turnaround time requirements not specified — sub-20 minute STAT reads can be exhausting at volume
- Teleradiology contract with unlimited read volume — always negotiate a case-count cap
- Credentialing at multiple sites required for one rate — each site should be compensated
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