Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) Salary in Illinois
Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) in Illinois earn a median of $284,630 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $284,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($300,080)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,970; the top 10% earn over $421,300. Nationally the range is $100,180 to $489,710.
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Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) pay in Illinois
How much do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make in Illinois?
The median is $284,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,970 and the top 10% earn over $421,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 34 (−5% vs. the national median of $300,080). Living costs are not included.