How much does a cardiologist make in Illinois?
$517,900a year
Median yearly pay for cardiologists in Illinois. That is $248.97 an hour or $43,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $248.97
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $119,300Median: $517,900Highest 10%: $749,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,300 | $57.35 | |
| 25th | $356,100 | $171.19 | |
| Median | $517,900 | $248.97 | |
| 75th | $685,600 | $329.62 | |
| 90th | $749,600 | $360.36 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $475,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cardiologists.
| 8. Pennsylvania | $579,100 |
| 9. Kentucky | $558,200 |
| 10. Alabama | $519,500 |
| 11. Illinois | $517,900 |
| 12. Ohio | $504,300 |
| 13. New York | $492,000 |
| 14. Connecticut | $488,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $248.97 ($517,900 a year).
Do cardiologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $517,900 against $496,000 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cardiologist pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 36 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cardiologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $475,600 a year.
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.