SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Peoria
Peoria, IL · 6 metro areas compared
In Peoria, IL the median wage is $224,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Peoria, IL the median wage is $224,690. That is 15.5% lower than the national median of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $65,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $446,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,760 to $418,550.
Employment stands at 580, or 3.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Decatur records the highest median at $429,340. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 4th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,750 | −75.3% |
| 25th | $65,760 | −75.3% |
| Median (50th) | $224,690 | −15.5% |
| 75th | $418,550 | +57.4% |
| 90th | $446,190 | +67.8% |
| Mean | $251,590 | −5.4% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Peoria sit close to the national average, so $224,690 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$224,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$224,690US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $224,690 a year, 15.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,750 to $446,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $429,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Peoria, IL?
The median annual wage is $224,690, or $108.02 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 $265,930, so pay in Peoria, IL is 15.5% 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 Peoria, IL earns more than $446,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,750 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 Decatur, at $429,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Peoria, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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