Illinois Median
$517,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$248.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $496,010
State Rank
#11 of 23
340 employed here
How much does a Cardiologist make in Illinois?
Cardiologists in Illinois take home a median of $517,850 annually — roughly $248.97 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $496,010.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $119,280 while the top 10% make $749,550 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $356,070 and $685,610 a year.
Cardiologist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $119,280 | $57.35 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $356,070 | $171.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $517,850 | $248.97 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $685,610 | $329.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $749,550 | $360.36 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 11th out of 23 states and territories for Cardiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Cardiologist salary in other states
Washington $656,330Missouri $648,070Nebraska $646,300Wisconsin $636,580Tennessee $610,080Georgia $610,070Indiana $588,890Pennsylvania $579,120Kentucky $558,180Alabama $519,480Ohio $504,260New York $492,040Connecticut $488,940Virginia $461,450Michigan $419,030Florida $414,910Texas $410,150Rhode Island $395,610Maryland $337,230New Jersey $286,540Iowa $283,070California $185,610
Working as a Cardiologist in Illinois
Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Cardiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($517,850) 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 a Cardiologist make in Illinois?
The median Cardiologist salary in Illinois is $517,850 per year, or about $248.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $119,280 at the entry level to $749,550 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Cardiologists about 4% more than the national median of $496,010. Illinois ranks 11th out of 23 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Cardiologists?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $517,850 a year. About 340 Cardiologists are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.
← See the national Cardiologist salary report
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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.