How much does a Flight Physician make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Physician in Chicago, IL is $56,282. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,734 to a high of $71,175, with most professionals earning between $49,714 and $64,077.

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Flight Physician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $43,734 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $49,714 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $56,282 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $64,077 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Physician Salary $71,175 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $49,714 10% $43,734 90% $71,175 75% $64,077 $56,282 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Flight Physician ?

A Flight Nurse is a registered nurse who specialises in the field of providing comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to a vast scope of patients. The care of these patients is generally during aeromedical evacuation or rescue operations aboard helicopters, propeller aircraft or jet aircraft. On board a rescue aircraft you would find a flight nurse accompanied by flight medics and respiratory practitioners, as well as the option of a flight physician for comprehensive emergency and critical transport teams. The inclusion of a flight physician is more commonly se...

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  1. This Job:

    Flight Physician


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Emergency Services Coordinator

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Physician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Flight Physician ranges from $49,714 to $64,077 with the average base salary of $56,282. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,714 to $64,077 with the average total cash compensation of $56,282.

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