How much does a physician make in Chicago?
$94,820a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $45.59 an hour or $7,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.59
- Vs. national median
- -64%
- Rank among cities
- 327 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 16,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,430Median: $94,820Highest 10%: $430,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,430 | $35.30 | |
| 25th | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| Median | $94,820 | $45.59 | |
| 75th | $321,400 | $154.50 | |
| 90th | $430,200 | $206.85 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Decatur, IL | $429,300 |
| Champaign, IL | $423,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $400,300 |
| Paducah, KY | $378,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $356,800 |
| Rockford, IL | $323,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $246,400 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $239,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $224,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,780 |
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 physician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $45.59 ($94,820 a year).
Do physicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $94,820 against $265,900 nationally, 64% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $132,500, so Chicago pays 28% less.
Where does Chicago rank for physician pay?
327 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $430,200 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.