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Healthcare Practitioners Jobs & Salaries in Illinois (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Illinois employs 343,150 Healthcare Practitioners professionals across 58 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Healthcare Practitioners industry.

343,150
Employed in IL
58
Occupations
$136K
Avg Salary
$31K–$797K
Salary Range (P10–P90)

Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs in Healthcare Practitioners in Illinois

The best-compensated occupations within Healthcare Practitioners in Illinois, based on median salary data.

#1
Cardiologists
$517K
340 employed
#2
Dermatologists
$435K
Employment N/A
#3
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
$426K
170 employed
#4
Physicians, Pathologists
$381K
Employment N/A
#5
Orthodontists
$343K
Employment N/A

All 58 Healthcare Practitioners Jobs in Illinois by Median Salary

Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Healthcare Practitioners industry in Illinois, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.

# Job Title Median Salary Mean Salary Employment Hourly Rate
1 Cardiologists $517,850 $484,120 340 $248/hr
2 Dermatologists $435,750 $367,430 N/A $209/hr
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $426,580 $409,500 170 $205/hr
4 Physicians, Pathologists $381,770 $381,560 N/A $183/hr
5 Orthodontists $343,100 $335,910 N/A $164/hr
6 Nurse Anesthetists $286,830 $251,600 1,140 $137/hr
7 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $284,630 $260,500 620 $136/hr
8 Psychiatrists $258,740 $269,000 870 $124/hr
9 Family Medicine Physicians $245,120 $229,370 1,960 $117/hr
10 Neurologists $237,080 $258,020 240 $113/hr
11 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $208,000 $244,730 1,290 $100/hr
12 Pediatricians, General $196,760 $225,740 1,180 $94/hr
13 Podiatrists $167,400 $176,140 N/A $80/hr
14 Medical Dosimetrists $163,860 $158,200 140 $78/hr
15 Dentists, General $156,110 $193,050 6,940 $75/hr
16 Optometrists $145,620 $143,720 1,540 $70/hr
17 General Internal Medicine Physicians $140,680 $192,450 1,130 $67/hr
18 Pharmacists $139,080 $138,070 12,070 $66/hr
19 Veterinarians $133,580 $153,810 2,330 $64/hr
20 Physician Assistants $131,950 $131,880 3,790 $63/hr
21 Nurse Practitioners $130,680 $130,940 9,270 $62/hr
22 Radiation Therapists $124,600 $114,470 N/A $59/hr
23 Nurse Midwives $120,840 $113,800 280 $58/hr
24 Physical Therapists $105,250 $109,080 9,800 $50/hr
25 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $104,950 $105,110 620 $50/hr
26 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $100,660 $98,730 3,270 $48/hr
27 Occupational Therapists $99,700 $99,570 7,710 $47/hr
28 Dental Hygienists $96,670 $91,820 8,970 $46/hr
29 Registered Nurses $95,990 $94,360 138,910 $46/hr
30 Genetic Counselors $95,880 $96,580 90 $46/hr
31 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $95,380 $93,310 2,760 $45/hr
32 Speech-Language Pathologists $95,080 $92,660 9,040 $45/hr
33 Audiologists $93,510 $99,730 330 $44/hr
34 Orthotists and Prosthetists $89,180 $86,110 240 $42/hr
35 Respiratory Therapists $84,090 $84,920 4,880 $40/hr
36 Surgical Assistants $80,210 $78,760 2,300 $38/hr
37 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $79,930 $80,770 7,650 $38/hr
38 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,000 $73,430 17,440 $36/hr
39 Dietitians and Nutritionists $73,520 $77,060 2,840 $35/hr
40 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $71,950 $72,140 10,330 $34/hr
41 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $70,220 $162,120 N/A $33/hr
42 Chiropractors $66,650 $77,220 2,190 $32/hr
43 Athletic Trainers $64,750 $68,510 850 $31/hr
44 Surgical Technologists $64,650 $70,070 3,570 $31/hr
45 Hearing Aid Specialists $63,050 $61,420 360 $30/hr
46 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $62,780 $62,280 900 $30/hr
47 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $61,870 $70,160 1,710 $29/hr
48 Paramedics $60,660 $72,570 3,890 $29/hr
49 Exercise Physiologists $60,130 $65,960 300 $28/hr
50 Medical Records Specialists $56,440 $57,160 5,740 $27/hr
51 Recreational Therapists $54,910 $59,160 440 $26/hr
52 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $47,100 $46,500 3,250 $22/hr
53 Pharmacy Technicians $46,650 $45,930 21,340 $22/hr
54 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $46,440 $49,980 5,040 $22/hr
55 Psychiatric Technicians $46,200 $46,090 9,410 $22/hr
56 Opticians, Dispensing $43,960 $46,020 3,250 $21/hr
57 Dietetic Technicians $42,550 $42,480 590 $20/hr
58 Emergency Medical Technicians $42,260 $56,080 7,840 $20/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Healthcare Practitioners jobs are in Illinois?

Illinois has 58 Healthcare Practitioners occupations with 343,150 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).

What is the highest-paying Healthcare Practitioners job in Illinois?

The highest-paying Healthcare Practitioners occupation in Illinois is Cardiologists with a median salary of $517,850/year.

What is the average Healthcare Practitioners salary in Illinois?

The average median salary across 58 Healthcare Practitioners occupations in Illinois is $136,463/year.

What is the salary range for Healthcare Practitioners in Illinois?

Salaries in Healthcare Practitioners in Illinois range from $31,200 (entry-level) to $797,060 (senior) across all occupations.

What are SOC codes?

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Healthcare Practitioners occupations use SOC prefix 29. Data comes from BLS OEWS.

Explore Healthcare Practitioners Career Resources

Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 29* in Illinois. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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