How much does a surgeon make in Chicago?
$462,600a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $222.41 an hour or $38,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $222.41
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,320Median: $462,600Highest 10%: $664,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $90,540 | $43.53 | |
| Median | $462,600 | $222.41 | |
| 75th | $578,000 | $277.89 | |
| 90th | $664,000 | $319.22 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Springfield, IL | $438,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $71,050 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| 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 surgeon make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $222.41 ($462,600 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $462,600 against $414,000 nationally, 12% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $438,000, so Chicago pays 6% more.
Where does Chicago rank for surgeon pay?
20 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $664,000 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.