Emergency Medicine Physicians pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for emergency medicine physicians is $115.00 an hour ($239,200 a year) or more. About 1,220 people work in this job there.
That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($335,550). Illinois ranks 28th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medicine physicians in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| 25% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| 75% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
| 90% of workers | $115.00 | $239,200 |
The government publishes the top figures only as “$239,200 a year or more” ($115 an hour or more), so some figures are shown as at least that amount.
Emergency Medicine Physicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $239,200 | 960 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medicine physicians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $132,540 |
| Paramedics | $60,660 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,950 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $245,120 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $208,000 |
| Pediatricians, General | $196,760 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $140,680 |
| Psychiatrists | $258,740 |
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