Pediatricians (General) Salary in Illinois
Pediatricians (General) in Illinois earn a median of $196,760 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $196,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($210,040)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $106,520; the top 10% earn over $376,850. Nationally the range is $91,470 to $338,500.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Hospitalists$132,540 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Pediatricians (General) pay in Illinois
How much do pediatricians (general) make in Illinois?
The median is $196,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $106,520 and the top 10% earn over $376,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for pediatricians (general)?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 49 (−6% vs. the national median of $210,040). Living costs are not included.