What physicians, all other earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $94,820 | $45.59 | 16,950 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $246,440 | $118.48 | 2,470 |
| Peoria, IL | $224,690 | $108.02 | 580 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $423,260 | $203.49 | 480 |
| Rockford, IL | $323,660 | $155.61 | 410 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $75,780 | $36.43 | 400 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $339,350 | $163.15 | 370 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $259,480 | $124.75 | 310 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $399,470 | $192.06 | 240 |
| Kankakee, IL | $400,280 | $192.44 | 200 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $414,640 | $199.35 | 150 |
| Bloomington, IL | $356,830 | $171.55 | 140 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 80 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $378,880 | $182.16 | 80 |
| Decatur, IL | $429,340 | $206.41 | – |
Physicians, All Other in Illinois earned a median of $132,540 a year ($63.72 an hour) in May 2025, 50% less than the national median of $265,930. The middle half earned $81,360 to $372,880.
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Decatur, IL at $429,340.
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.