SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — South Illinois
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay in South Illinois, IL is $186,700 a year, 27.2% under the national median of $256,560 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in South Illinois, IL is $186,700 a year, 27.2% under the national median of $256,560 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $171,410 and $186,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $140,680 and the ninetieth at $391,330.
Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $226,060. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 6th of 372 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,680 | −45.2% |
| 25th | $171,410 | −33.2% |
| Median (50th) | $186,700 | −27.2% |
| 75th | $186,700 | −27.2% |
| 90th | $391,330 | +52.5% |
| Mean | $230,690 | −10.1% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $226,060 | 680 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $218,310 | 110 | |
| 3 | Champaign | $63,800 | — | |
| 4 | Rockford | $63,430 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Illinois sit close to the national average, so $186,700 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$186,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$186,700US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $186,700 a year, 27.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $140,680 to $391,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $226,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in South Illinois, IL?
The median annual wage is $186,700, or $89.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $256,560, so pay in South Illinois, IL is 27.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Illinois, IL earns more than $391,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $140,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $226,060 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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