Hospitalists Salary in Illinois
Hospitalists in Illinois earn a median of $132,540 a year, −50% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −50% ($265,930)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,790
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,830; the top 10% earn over $452,200. Nationally the range is $69,170 to $452,360.
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- Nurse Practitioners$130,680 median in Illinois
- Clinical Nurse Specialists$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Family Medicine Physicians$245,120 median in Illinois
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$208,000 median in Illinois
Hospitalists pay in Illinois
How much do hospitalists make in Illinois?
The median is $132,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,830 and the top 10% earn over $452,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for hospitalists?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 50 (−50% vs. the national median of $265,930). Living costs are not included.