How much does a chemist make in Illinois?
$85,230a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Illinois. That is $40.98 an hour or $7,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.98
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,740Median: $85,230Highest 10%: $141,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 25th | $71,160 | $34.21 | |
| Median | $85,230 | $40.98 | |
| 75th | $123,300 | $59.27 | |
| 90th | $141,300 | $67.94 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $105,400 |
| Davenport, IA | $104,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $90,920 |
| St. Louis, MO | $86,690 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,110 |
| Champaign, IL | $67,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 26. Iowa | $86,100 |
| 27. West Virginia | $85,560 |
| 28. Ohio | $85,270 |
| 29. Illinois | $85,230 |
| 30. New Jersey | $84,450 |
| 31. Hawaii | $84,150 |
| 32. Kentucky | $84,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $40.98 ($85,230 a year).
Do chemists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $85,230 against $91,240 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Illinois rank for chemist pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays chemists the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $105,400 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.