General Internal Medicine Physician salary in Illinois
What general internal medicine physicians earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$140,680$67.64 per hour
vs U.S.−45%U.S. median $256,560
Middle half earn$69,310 – $220,170Top 10%: $349,420+
Jobs1,1300.43× the U.S. concentration
General Internal 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 | $226,060 | $108.69 | 680 |
| Springfield, IL | $218,310 | $104.96 | 110 |
| Rockford, IL | $63,430 | $30.49 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $63,800 | $30.67 | – |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $199,310 | $95.82 | – |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $186,700 | $89.76 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
General Internal Medicine Physician pay in similar states
Connecticut · $208,000 New York · $183,460 Michigan · $149,990 Iowa · $122,920 Nevada · $114,090 New Jersey · $89,990
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 a general internal medicine physician make in Illinois?
General Internal Medicine Physicians in Illinois earned a median of $140,680 a year ($67.64 an hour) in May 2025, 45% less than the national median of $256,560. The middle half earned $69,310 to $220,170.
Where in Illinois do general internal medicine physicians earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $226,060.
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.