Pediatrician, General salary in Illinois
What pediatricians, general earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$196,760$94.60 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $210,040
Middle half earn$134,420 – $310,240Top 10%: $376,850+
Jobs1,1800.76× the U.S. concentration
Pediatrician, General 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 | $188,340 | $90.55 | 860 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $223,910 | $107.65 | 320 |
| Rockford, IL | $161,330 | $77.56 | 30 |
| Springfield, IL | $217,000 | $104.33 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Pediatrician, General pay in similar states
Michigan · $204,690 New Mexico · $202,390 New Jersey · $201,560 Hawaii · $197,090 Colorado · $196,440 Virginia · $195,940
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 pediatrician, general make in Illinois?
Pediatricians, General in Illinois earned a median of $196,760 a year ($94.60 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $210,040. The middle half earned $134,420 to $310,240.
Where in Illinois do pediatricians, general earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $223,910.
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.