How much does a physician make in Illinois?
$381,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Illinois. That is $183.54 an hour or $31,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $183.54
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $137,000Median: $381,800Highest 10%: $546,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $137,000 | $65.86 | |
| 25th | $269,100 | $129.38 | |
| Median | $381,800 | $183.54 | |
| 75th | $546,600 | $262.77 | |
| 90th | $546,700 | $262.86 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $336,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $207,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 1. Pennsylvania | $413,400 |
| 2. West Virginia | $400,100 |
| 3. Nevada | $384,400 |
| 4. Illinois | $381,800 |
| 5. Minnesota | $362,300 |
| 6. New Jersey | $356,000 |
| 7. Texas | $345,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $183.54 ($381,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $381,800 against $312,400 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Illinois rank for physician pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 35 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $336,700 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.