Neurologists Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 240 employed

Annual Mean

$258,020

$124.05/hr

Annual Median

$237,080

$113.98/hr

Bottom 10%

$84,720

$40.73/hr

Top 10%

$481,010

$231.26/hr

Location vs National Average

Illinois

$258,020

Difference

-3.6% vs US avg

US National

$267,630

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$84,720	$40.73/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$87,640	$42.13/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$237,080	$113.98/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$439,990	$211.53/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$481,010	$231.26/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$85K

25th

$88K

Median

$237K

75th

$440K

90th

$481K

Illinois has a relatively small Neurologists workforce (approximately 240 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Illinois, Neurologists salaries range from $84,720 at the 10th percentile to $481,010 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $396,290 (167% 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 Neurologists wages

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$242,360

per year

How Neurologists Compares in Illinois

The average Neurologists salary of $258,020 in Illinois ranks below the national average of $267,630. There are approximately 240 Neurologistss employed in Illinois.