How much does an anesthesiologist make in Chicago?
$77,770a year
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $37.39 an hour or $6,481 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.39
- Vs. national median
- -80%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,320Median: $77,770Highest 10%: $442,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 25th | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| Median | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| 75th | $217,000 | $104.35 | |
| 90th | $442,300 | $212.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for anesthesiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $37.39 ($77,770 a year).
Do anesthesiologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $77,770 against $391,500 nationally, 80% less.
Where does Chicago rank for anesthesiologist pay?
65 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an anesthesiologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $442,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.