How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Illinois?
$87,010a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in Illinois. That is $41.83 an hour or $7,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.83
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,060Median: $87,010Highest 10%: $173,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $67,030 | $32.23 | |
| Median | $87,010 | $41.83 | |
| 75th | $136,000 | $65.40 | |
| 90th | $173,100 | $83.24 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $85,780 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| 19. Kansas | $97,850 |
| 20. Texas | $97,510 |
| 21. Ohio | $90,000 |
| 22. Illinois | $87,010 |
| 23. Georgia | $85,680 |
| 24. Maine | $84,560 |
| 25. Arkansas | $82,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $41.83 ($87,010 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $87,010 against $127,400 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Illinois rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 35 states.
Which city in Illinois pays biochemist and biophysicists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $85,780 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.