State profile · IL
Healthcare wages in Illinois
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 56 healthcare occupations in Illinois.
State tax (avg)
5.0%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
100
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Not a member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
62
Across 56 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$517,850
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$438,010
- Dermatologists$435,750
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$426,580
- Physicians, Pathologists$381,770
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$36,650
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,060
- Orderlies$39,450
- Paramedics$42,260
- Dietetic Technicians$42,550
Every healthcare occupation in Illinois
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
56 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $116,200 | $110,448 | 71 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $435,750 | $414,180 | 68 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $426,580 | $405,464 | 66 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $381,770 | $362,872 | 66 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $286,830 | $272,632 | 66 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $75,000 | $71,288 | 65 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $124,600 | $118,432 | 65 |
| Orthodontists | physician | $343,100 | $326,117 | 65 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,960 | $43,685 | 64 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $71,950 | $68,388 | 64 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $42,550 | $40,444 | 64 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $250,880 | $238,461 | 64 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $517,850 | $492,216 | 63 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $438,010 | $416,329 | 63 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $100,660 | $95,677 | 63 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,060 | $36,176 | 63 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $79,930 | $75,973 | 62 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $95,380 | $90,659 | 62 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $95,990 | $91,238 | 62 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $46,440 | $44,141 | 62 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $46,650 | $44,341 | 62 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $46,200 | $43,913 | 62 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $64,650 | $61,450 | 62 |
| Orderlies | support | $39,450 | $37,497 | 62 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $139,080 | $132,196 | 62 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,700 | $94,765 | 62 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $105,250 | $100,040 | 62 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,610 | $46,204 | 62 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $245,120 | $232,987 | 62 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $84,090 | $79,928 | 62 |
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