Cardiologists Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 340 employed

Annual Mean

$484,120

$232.75/hr

Annual Median

$517,850

$248.97/hr

Bottom 10%

$119,280

$57.35/hr

Top 10%

$749,550

$360.36/hr

Location vs National Average

Illinois

$484,120

Difference

+6.4% vs US avg

US National

$454,940

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$119,280	$57.35/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$356,070	$171.19/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$517,850	$248.97/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$685,610	$329.62/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$749,550	$360.36/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$119K

25th

$356K

Median

$518K

75th

$686K

90th

$750K

Illinois has a relatively small Cardiologists workforce (approximately 340 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Illinois, Cardiologists salaries range from $119,280 at the 10th percentile to $749,550 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $630,270 (122% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Illinois

Metro areas with highest Cardiologists wages

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$416,040

per year

How Cardiologists Compares in Illinois

The average Cardiologists salary of $484,120 in Illinois ranks above the national average of $454,940. There are approximately 340 Cardiologistss employed in Illinois.