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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 620 employed

Annual Mean
$260,500
$125.24/hr
Annual Median
$284,630
$136.84/hr
Bottom 10%
$53,970
$25.95/hr
Top 10%
$421,300
$202.55/hr
Location vs National Average
Illinois
$260,500
Difference
-14.5% vs US avg
US National
$304,650

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$53,970
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$159,410
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$284,630
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$334,330
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$421,300

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$54K

25th

$159K

Median

$285K

75th

$334K

90th

$421K

Illinois has a relatively small Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric workforce (approximately 620 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Illinois, Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salaries range from $53,970 at the 10th percentile to $421,300 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $367,330 (129% 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 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric wages

How Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Compares in Illinois

The average Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary of $260,500 in Illinois ranks below the national average of $304,650. There are approximately 620 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics employed in Illinois.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.