How much does a physician make in Illinois?
$132,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Illinois. That is $63.72 an hour or $11,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.72
- Vs. national median
- -50%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,830Median: $132,500Highest 10%: $452,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,830 | $34.53 | |
| 25th | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| Median | $132,500 | $63.72 | |
| 75th | $372,900 | $179.27 | |
| 90th | $452,200 | $217.40 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Chicago, IL | $94,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 47. Maryland | $212,100 |
| 48. Michigan | $155,500 |
| 49. Arkansas | $136,900 |
| 50. Illinois | $132,500 |
| 51. District of Columbia | $77,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $63.72 ($132,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $132,500 against $265,900 nationally, 50% less.
Where does Illinois rank for physician pay?
Illinois ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physicians the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $429,300 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.