How much does a surgeon make in Illinois?
$438,000a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in Illinois. That is $210.58 an hour or $36,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $210.58
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,540Median: $438,000Highest 10%: $664,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,540 | $34.88 | |
| 25th | $83,470 | $40.13 | |
| Median | $438,000 | $210.58 | |
| 75th | $568,500 | $273.34 | |
| 90th | $664,000 | $319.22 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $462,600 |
| Springfield, IL | $438,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $71,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgeons.
| 8. West Virginia | $468,200 |
| 9. Indiana | $459,300 |
| 10. Vermont | $438,500 |
| 11. Illinois | $438,000 |
| 12. New Jersey | $437,900 |
| 13. Florida | $430,000 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $416,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgeon make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $210.58 ($438,000 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $438,000 against $414,000 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for surgeon pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays surgeons the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $462,600 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.