Orthopedic Surgeon Career in Illinois
Based on 12 verified physician submissions from Illinois
79/ 100
$800,000
Median Salary
+1% vs national
3.8/5
Satisfaction
82%
Would Choose Again
250
BLS Employed in Illinois
Orthopedic Surgery Salary in Illinois
25th Percentile
$750,000
Median
$800,000
75th Percentile
$880,000
Practice Settings in Illinois
| Setting | Median Salary | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $850,000 | 8 |
| Hospital Employed | $750,000 | 3 |
What Physicians Actually Say
Thematic analysis of career insights from Orthopedic Surgery in Illinois physicians. Based on 2 anonymized responses.
About the Lifestyle (1 responses)
Good Work-Life Balance
100%1 physician mentioned this
“I work 6 days a week. 5 days surgeries, and 1 day (typically Saturday) administrative work. Great balance between work and life considering I am a woman with kids.”— Private Practice, 6 yrs
Family Time
100%1 physician mentioned this
“I work 6 days a week. 5 days surgeries, and 1 day (typically Saturday) administrative work. Great balance between work and life considering I am a woman with kids.”— Private Practice, 6 yrs
Call Impact
100%1 physician mentioned this
“I work 6 days a week. 5 days surgeries, and 1 day (typically Saturday) administrative work. Great balance between work and life considering I am a woman with kids.”— Private Practice, 6 yrs
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 12 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections
0
/ 100
Very Good
* Limited data — score may shift as more physicians contribute
Score Breakdown
Salary
0
Satisfaction
0
Demand
0
Would Choose Again
0
Work-Life Balance
0
Training ROI
0
AI Resilience
0
Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 4.1% projected growth (as fast as average)