How much does a chemist make in Peoria?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $50.66 an hour or $8,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.66
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,490Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $190,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| 25th | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.66 | |
| 75th | $166,000 | $79.81 | |
| 90th | $190,400 | $91.55 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Davenport, IA | $104,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $90,920 |
| St. Louis, MO | $86,690 |
| Champaign, IL | $67,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $50.66 ($105,400 a year).
Do chemists make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $105,400 against $91,240 nationally, 15% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $85,230, so Peoria pays 24% more.
Where does Peoria rank for chemist pay?
27 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $190,400 or more.
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.