How much does a pediatrician make in Chicago?
$188,300a year
Median yearly pay for pediatricians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $90.55 an hour or $15,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $90.55
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,500Median: $188,300Highest 10%: $379,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,500 | $51.21 | |
| 25th | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| Median | $188,300 | $90.55 | |
| 75th | $332,400 | $159.80 | |
| 90th | $379,300 | $182.34 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for pediatricians.
| St. Louis, MO | $223,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $217,000 |
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 a pediatrician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $90.55 ($188,300 a year).
Do pediatricians make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $188,300 against $210,000 nationally, 10% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $196,800, so Chicago pays 4% less.
Where does Chicago rank for pediatrician pay?
64 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a pediatrician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $106,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $379,300 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.