How much does a biological scientist make in Illinois?
$82,640a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in Illinois. That is $39.73 an hour or $6,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.73
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,520Median: $82,640Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,520 | $27.17 | |
| 25th | $64,010 | $30.77 | |
| Median | $82,640 | $39.73 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.97 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.68 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $85,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,620 |
| St. Louis, MO | $78,330 |
| Champaign, IL | $70,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 33. Idaho | $83,320 |
| 34. Nebraska | $82,770 |
| 35. Iowa | $82,720 |
| 36. Illinois | $82,640 |
| 37. Michigan | $81,540 |
| 38. Texas | $80,870 |
| 39. Tennessee | $80,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.73 ($82,640 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $82,640 against $98,920 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for biological scientist pay?
Illinois ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays biological scientists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $85,680 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.