How much does an ophthalmologist make in Illinois?
$284,600a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in Illinois. That is $136.84 an hour or $23,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $136.84
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,970Median: $284,600Highest 10%: $421,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,970 | $25.95 | |
| 25th | $159,400 | $76.64 | |
| Median | $284,600 | $136.84 | |
| 75th | $334,300 | $160.74 | |
| 90th | $421,300 | $202.55 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $284,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 15. Washington | $304,800 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $304,300 |
| 17. Colorado | $288,100 |
| 18. Illinois | $284,600 |
| 19. Ohio | $271,300 |
| 20. Arkansas | $259,300 |
| 21. Vermont | $258,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $136.84 ($284,600 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $284,600 against $300,100 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for ophthalmologist pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 34 states.
Which city in Illinois pays ophthalmologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $284,600 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.