Physician Salary Comparison
Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA
Higher Salary
Los Angeles, CA
pays $13,371 more (5.2% higher)
But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!
Chicago, IL
$243,453
/year
Hourly Rate$117.04/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$157,888
Senior Level (90th %)$365,002
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$230,980
Jobs in Area342
Los Angeles, CA
$256,824
/year
Hourly Rate$123.47/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$169,009
Senior Level (90th %)$371,248
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$175,546
Jobs in Area337
Visual Comparison
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$243,453
$256,824
Entry Level (10th %)
$157,888
$169,009
Senior Level (90th %)
$365,002
$371,248
COL-Adjusted Salary
$230,980
$175,546