Anesthesiologist Career in Illinois
Based on 19 verified physician submissions from Illinois
Anesthesiology Salary in Illinois
Practice Settings in Illinois
| Setting | Median Salary | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Employed | $535,000 | 9 |
| Private Practice | $535,000 | 7 |
| Academic | $450,000 | 2 |
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Anesthesiology in Illinois physicians. Based on 5 anonymized responses.
About the Career (2 responses)
Procedural Work
50%1 physician mentioned this
“I'm in Chicago, IL. Locums/Independent contractor providing anesthesia and interventional pain services for several hospitals. For the days I work, the hospital has the option to utilize me in any way between pain and anesthesia. For example, I find out the day before that I am in the pain clini...”— Locum Tenens, 2 yrs
Variety & Diversity
50%1 physician mentioned this
“The scope of practice, ability to treat others, work with multiple different specialties within the same day, leadership opportunities, academic opportunities”— Hospital Employed, 40 yrs
Autonomy
50%1 physician mentioned this
“I'm in Chicago, IL. Locums/Independent contractor providing anesthesia and interventional pain services for several hospitals. For the days I work, the hospital has the option to utilize me in any way between pain and anesthesia. For example, I find out the day before that I am in the pain clini...”— Locum Tenens, 2 yrs
Negotiation Intel
Anonymized advice from Anesthesiology in Illinois physicians who recently negotiated contracts.
💡 What to Negotiate
“After doing 1099 locums, I could never go back to W2 employed. When you are W2 you get a set salary but the hospital can milk you for every dollar, and your hourly rate is generally half or less than that on 1099 hourly model. Even the days and weekends I work late or overtime I am extremely sati...”
2 yrs experience · Locum Tenens
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 19 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
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Score Breakdown
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 3.2% projected growth (as fast as average)