Psychiatrist salary in Illinois
What psychiatrists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$258,740$124.40 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $281,870
Middle half earn$166,750 – $379,160Top 10%: $447,930+
Jobs8700.79× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatrist 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 | $258,750 | $124.40 | 600 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $298,160 | $143.34 | 100 |
| Springfield, IL | $413,890 | $198.98 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $350,430 | $168.48 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Psychiatrist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $271,640 Colorado · $266,370 New York · $265,890 Arizona · $249,720 New Hampshire · $246,140 Ohio · $244,990
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 psychiatrist make in Illinois?
Psychiatrists in Illinois earned a median of $258,740 a year ($124.40 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $281,870. The middle half earned $166,750 to $379,160.
Where in Illinois do psychiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Springfield, IL at $413,890.
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.