Illinois Median
$167,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$80.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#22 of 41
state estimate
How much does a Podiatrist make in Illinois?
Podiatrists in Illinois take home a median of $167,400 annually — roughly $80.48 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $160,300.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $64,800 while the top 10% make $323,420 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $115,390 and $235,230 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,800 | $31.15 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $115,390 | $55.48 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $167,400 | $80.48 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $235,230 | $113.09 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $323,420 | $155.49 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 22nd out of 41 states and territories for Podiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Podiatrist salary in other states
District of Columbia $265,740Minnesota $261,180Oklahoma $253,380New Hampshire $250,070Washington $232,970Massachusetts $217,700North Carolina $215,420Connecticut $212,760Tennessee $212,470Oregon $207,430West Virginia $207,000Nevada $204,990New Mexico $202,690Maryland $201,940California $201,300Kentucky $201,260Maine $200,850Louisiana $197,480Wisconsin $185,100Texas $175,520Delaware $170,560South Carolina $167,110Mississippi $164,410Michigan $162,140Alabama $161,820New Jersey $160,300Rhode Island $159,760Pennsylvania $155,050Colorado $142,620Florida $138,340Iowa $134,830Virginia $133,640Arizona $133,190Indiana $132,930Georgia $132,630Missouri $129,950Ohio $129,380Idaho $124,610New York $108,460Utah $93,270
Working as a Podiatrist in Illinois
Nationally, about 10,000 people work as Podiatrists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($167,400) 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 Podiatrist make in Illinois?
The median Podiatrist salary in Illinois is $167,400 per year, or about $80.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,800 at the entry level to $323,420 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Podiatrists about 4% more than the national median of $160,300. Illinois ranks 22nd out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $167,400 a year. 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.
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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.