Emergency Medicine Physician salary in Illinois
What emergency medicine physicians earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$239,200+$115.00+ per hour
vs U.S.−29%U.S. median $335,550
Middle half earn$239,200+ – $239,200+Top 10%: $239,200++
Jobs1,2200.94× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medicine Physician pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 960 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $276,550 | $132.96 | 120 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Emergency Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Alabama · $239,200+ Arizona · $239,200+ Arkansas · $239,200+ Colorado · $239,200+ Hawaii · $239,200+ Louisiana · $239,200+
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does an emergency medicine physician make in Illinois?
Emergency Medicine Physicians in Illinois earned a median of $239,200+ a year ($115.00+ an hour) in May 2025, 29% less than the national median of $335,550. The middle half earned $239,200+ to $239,200+.
Where in Illinois do emergency medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $276,550.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.