Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for ophthalmologists, except pediatric is $136.84 an hour ($284,630 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($300,080). Illinois ranks 18th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmologists, except pediatric in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.95 | $53,970 |
| 25% of workers | $76.64 | $159,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $136.84 | $284,630 |
| 75% of workers | $160.74 | $334,330 |
| 90% of workers | $202.55 | $421,300 |
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $284,630 | 510 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmologists, except pediatric
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 200 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $132,540 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,930 |
| Optometrists | $145,620 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $140,680 |
| Registered Nurses | $95,990 |
| Pharmacists | $139,080 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,250 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $95,080 |
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