Cardiologist Career in Illinois
Based on 17 verified physician submissions from Illinois
70/ 100
$600,000
Median Salary
-5% vs national
3.6/5
Satisfaction
88%
Would Choose Again
380
BLS Employed in Illinois
Cardiology Salary in Illinois
25th Percentile
$550,000
Median
$600,000
75th Percentile
$630,000
Practice Settings in Illinois
| Setting | Median Salary | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $700,000 | 4 |
| Hospital Employed | $600,000 | 9 |
| Academic | $540,000 | 4 |
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Cardiology in Illinois physicians. Based on 2 anonymized responses.
About the Career (1 responses)
Procedural Work
100%1 physician mentioned this
“I wish I had looked closer at the lab's equipment upgrade cycle before signing. Having the latest mapping systems makes a huge difference in procedure times. For those considering EP, make sure you genuinely enjoy the technical/physics side of the heart, as you'll spend a lot of time looking at s...”— Hospital Employed, 5 yrs
Impact & Purpose
100%1 physician mentioned this
“I wish I had looked closer at the lab's equipment upgrade cycle before signing. Having the latest mapping systems makes a huge difference in procedure times. For those considering EP, make sure you genuinely enjoy the technical/physics side of the heart, as you'll spend a lot of time looking at s...”— Hospital Employed, 5 yrs
About the Lifestyle (1 responses)
Call Impact
100%1 physician mentioned this
“The schedule is demanding but structured. I typically spend 3 days a week in the EP lab and 1.5 days in the clinic. The Q4 call can be intense, but the hospitalist team handles most of the initial admissions, which helps prevent burnout. My tip is to batch your device clinics to stay efficient.”
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 17 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
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/ 100
Very Good
* Limited data — score may shift as more physicians contribute
Score Breakdown
Salary
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Satisfaction
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Demand
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Would Choose Again
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Work-Life Balance
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Training ROI
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AI Resilience
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Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 4.1% projected growth (as fast as average)