What is the average hourly pay for locum tenens?

The average pay for locum tenens is $220 per hour. Depending on profession, location and other factors, pay ranges from $75 to $500.

Does location impact locum tenens salary?

Yes. States with higher costs of living or more significant staffing shortages tend to offer higher pay. Register for an account or log in to start searching.

How does demand affect locum tenens pay?

When demand is high — like during flu season, in understaffed facilities or for hard-to-fill specialties — pay may increase. Facilities often offer competitive rates to attract qualified clinicians quickly.

Are travel and housing included in the listed pay?

Hourly pay listed on our site reflects the 1099 rate for the assignment. Your recruiter can walk you through any additional travel or housing provisions for a specific job.

How can I maximize my earning potential as a locum tenens clinician?

Flexibility helps — especially around location and start date. Register or log in to browse current openings and find your best match.

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Average locum tenens salary in Wisconsin

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Average hourly pay for locum tenens providers in Wisconsin

$220 /hour

Range: $75–$500 per hour

Average hourly pay shown above is based on 14 open 1099 Aya Locums jobs across all professions in Wisconsin as of 10/21/26. W-2 jobs are excluded.

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Locum tenens frequently asked questions

What is the average hourly pay for locum tenens?: The average pay for locum tenens is $220 per hour. Depending on profession, location and other factors, pay ranges from $75 to $500.
Does location impact locum tenens salary?: Yes. States with higher costs of living or more significant staffing shortages tend to offer higher pay. Register for an account or log in to start searching.
How does demand affect locum tenens pay?: When demand is high — like during flu season, in understaffed facilities or for hard-to-fill specialties — pay may increase. Facilities often offer competitive rates to attract qualified clinicians quickly.
Are travel and housing included in the listed pay?: Hourly pay listed on our site reflects the 1099 rate for the assignment. Your recruiter can walk you through any additional travel or housing provisions for a specific job.
How can I maximize my earning potential as a locum tenens clinician?: Flexibility helps — especially around location and start date. Register or log in to browse current openings and find your best match.

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