Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Illinois

Local pay for ophthalmologists, except pediatric in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 29-1241

$284,630

median pay, Illinois

620

employed in Illinois

-5.1%

vs U.S. median

+4.3%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What ophthalmologists, except pediatric earn in Illinois

Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of ophthalmologists, except pediatric in Illinois earn between $159,410 and $334,330 a year; the U.S. median is $300,080.

$53,970

P10

$159,410

P25

$284,630

MEDIAN

$334,330

P75

$421,300

P90

Pay by metro in Illinois

$284,630

$40k $240k $440k