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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
View full Illinois salary breakdown →

Practice Settings in Illinois

SettingMedian SalaryCount
Private Practice$850,0008
Hospital Employed$750,0003

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)

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According to SalaryDr, Orthopedic Surgeons in Illinois earn a median of $800,000 (1% above national median). Career Score: 79/100. The BLS reports 250 Orthopedic Surgeons employed in Illinois. Based on 12 verified physician submissions from salarydr.com/careers/orthopedic-surgery/illinois.

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