How much does a physician make in Chicago?
$336,700a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $161.86 an hour or $28,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $161.86
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $193,200Median: $336,700Highest 10%: $546,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $193,200 | $92.90 | |
| 25th | $264,200 | $127.00 | |
| Median | $336,700 | $161.86 | |
| 75th | $381,900 | $183.58 | |
| 90th | $546,700 | $262.84 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $207,500 |
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 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
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 $161.86 ($336,700 a year).
Do physicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $336,700 against $312,400 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $381,800, so Chicago pays 12% less.
Where does Chicago rank for physician pay?
8 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $193,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $546,700 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.