How much does a psychiatrist make in Illinois?
$258,700a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in Illinois. That is $124.39 an hour or $21,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $124.39
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $134,800Median: $258,700Highest 10%: $447,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $134,800 | $64.79 | |
| 25th | $166,800 | $80.17 | |
| Median | $258,700 | $124.39 | |
| 75th | $379,200 | $182.29 | |
| 90th | $447,900 | $215.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $413,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $298,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $258,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 24. Oklahoma | $271,600 |
| 25. Colorado | $266,400 |
| 26. New York | $265,900 |
| 27. Illinois | $258,700 |
| 28. Arizona | $249,700 |
| 29. New Hampshire | $246,100 |
| 30. Ohio | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $124.39 ($258,700 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $258,700 against $281,900 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Illinois rank for psychiatrist pay?
Illinois ranks 27 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays psychiatrists the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $413,900 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.