How much does a general internal medicine physician make in Illinois?
$140,700a year
Median yearly pay for general internal medicine physicians in Illinois. That is $67.63 an hour or $11,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.63
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,940Median: $140,700Highest 10%: $349,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| 25th | $69,310 | $33.32 | |
| Median | $140,700 | $67.63 | |
| 75th | $220,200 | $105.85 | |
| 90th | $349,400 | $167.99 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $226,100 |
| Springfield, IL | $218,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $199,300 |
| Champaign, IL | $63,800 |
| Rockford, IL | $63,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for general internal medicine physicians.
| 38. Connecticut | $208,000 |
| 39. New York | $183,500 |
| 40. Michigan | $150,000 |
| 41. Illinois | $140,700 |
| 42. Iowa | $122,900 |
| 43. Nevada | $114,100 |
| 44. New Jersey | $89,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general internal medicine physician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $67.63 ($140,700 a year).
Do general internal medicine physicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $140,700 against $256,600 nationally, 45% less.
Where does Illinois rank for general internal medicine physician pay?
Illinois ranks 41 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays general internal medicine physicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $226,100 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.