Illinois Median
$93,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $95,780
State Rank
#29 of 49
330 employed here
How much does an Audiologist make in Illinois?
Audiologists in Illinois take home a median of $93,510 annually — roughly $44.96 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $95,780.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $77,780 while the top 10% make $131,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $82,790 and $110,790 a year.
Audiologist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $77,780 | $37.39 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,790 | $39.80 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $93,510 | $44.96 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $110,790 | $53.26 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $131,380 | $63.16 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 29th out of 49 states and territories for Audiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Audiologist salary in other states
Nevada $133,110New Jersey $119,230North Dakota $118,750California $114,910Alaska $114,170Hawaii $113,850Connecticut $113,180Oregon $109,560Washington $108,580New Hampshire $105,590Utah $104,450Massachusetts $104,130Wisconsin $102,840District of Columbia $102,500Colorado $102,270Minnesota $102,130Maine $102,060Vermont $101,730New York $100,860Missouri $99,450Georgia $98,470Michigan $97,790Nebraska $97,460Kansas $97,250Iowa $97,180Arkansas $96,980Idaho $95,120Texas $93,570Florida $93,480Kentucky $92,520Maryland $91,260South Dakota $91,190Tennessee $90,540Indiana $90,280Pennsylvania $89,480North Carolina $88,920Montana $86,990Alabama $86,300Delaware $85,700Arizona $83,210New Mexico $83,050South Carolina $82,330Ohio $81,390Mississippi $80,740Virginia $80,010West Virginia $79,990Oklahoma $76,880Louisiana $75,200
Working as an Audiologist in Illinois
Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Audiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($93,510) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Audiologist make in Illinois?
The median Audiologist salary in Illinois is $93,510 per year, or about $44.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,780 at the entry level to $131,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Audiologists about 2% less than the national median of $95,780. Illinois ranks 29th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Audiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $93,510 a year. About 330 Audiologists are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.