General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for general internal medicine physicians is $67.64 an hour ($140,680 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 45% lower than the U.S. median ($256,560). Illinois ranks 41st of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for general internal medicine physicians in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.74 | $63,940 |
| 25% of workers | $33.32 | $69,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.64 | $140,680 |
| 75% of workers | $105.85 | $220,170 |
| 90% of workers | $167.99 | $349,420 |
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $226,060 | 680 |
| Springfield | $218,310 | 110 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $63,800 | 0 |
| Rockford | $63,430 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for general internal 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: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $132,540 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,680 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $245,120 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $208,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $196,760 |
| Pharmacists | $139,080 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,250 |
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