Surgeon Salary in Illinois
Based on 620+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$438,010
$210.58/hr
vs National Average
$377,583
+16.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $664K
620 employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Surgeon in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,540 |
| 25th percentile | $83,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $438,010 |
| 75th percentile | $568,540 |
| 90th percentile | $663,980 |
Top-Paying Industries for Surgeon (U.S.)
Which industries pay Surgeons the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Surgeons in Illinois tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $414,010 | 23K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $172,830 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $102,620 | 2K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Surgeon in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Illinois) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $438,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $451,150 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $438,010 | $377,583 |
| 2026 (projected) | $451,150 | $388,910 |
Surgeon Salary by Experience Level in Illinois
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $83,470 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $438,010 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $568,540 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $663,980 |
Surgeon Salary in Other States
Related Surgeon Salaries in Illinois
How other high-demand occupations in Illinois compare to Surgeon ($438,010 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Surgeon | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in IL | $517,850 | +18.2% | $248.97/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in IL | $286,830 | -34.5% | $137.90/hr |
| Psychiatrist in IL | $258,740 | -40.9% | $124.39/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in IL | $245,120 | -44.0% | $117.85/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in IL | $208,000 | -52.5% | $100.00/hr |
| Pediatrician in IL | $196,760 | -55.1% | $94.60/hr |
| Podiatrist in IL | $167,400 | -61.8% | $80.48/hr |
| Dentist in IL | $156,110 | -64.4% | $75.05/hr |
| Optometrist in IL | $145,620 | -66.8% | $70.01/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in IL | $140,680 | -67.9% | $67.63/hr |
| Pharmacist in IL | $139,080 | -68.2% | $66.87/hr |
| Veterinarian in IL | $133,580 | -69.5% | $64.22/hr |