Pediatrician, General Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pediatricians, General in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$196,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$94.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $210,040
State Rank
#33 of 49
1,180 employed here

How much does a Pediatrician, General make in Illinois?

A Pediatrician, General working in Illinois earns a median salary of $196,760 per year, or about $94.60 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $210,040 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $106,520 while the top 10% make $376,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $134,420 and $310,240 a year.

Pediatrician, General salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$106,520$51.21
25th percentile (early career)$134,420$64.63
50th percentile (median)$196,760$94.60
75th percentile (experienced)$310,240$149.15
90th percentile (top earners)$376,850$181.18

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 33rd out of 49 states and territories for Pediatrician, General pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$502,720
2Idaho$297,680
3New Hampshire$273,410
4Montana$273,260
5Wisconsin$269,790

Working as a Pediatrician, General in Illinois

Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Pediatricians, General in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($196,760) 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 Pediatrician, General make in Illinois?
The median Pediatrician, General salary in Illinois is $196,760 per year, or about $94.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $106,520 at the entry level to $376,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Pediatricians, General about 6% less than the national median of $210,040. Illinois ranks 33rd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Pediatricians, General?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $196,760 a year. About 1,180 Pediatricians, General 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.

← See the national Pediatrician, General salary report

Related salaries

Neurologist

$248,560
median pay · 11,000 employed

Nurse Anesthetist

$236,590
median pay · 52,000 employed

Dentist, General

$170,950
median pay · 124,000 employed

Orthodontist

$289,140
median pay · 6,000 employed

Nurse Practitioner

$132,300
median pay · 323,000 employed

Nurse Midwife

$134,040
median pay · 8,000 employed
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.