How much does an epidemiologist make in Illinois?
$102,700a year
Median yearly pay for epidemiologists in Illinois. That is $49.38 an hour or $8,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.38
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,570Median: $102,700Highest 10%: $138,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,570 | $31.52 | |
| 25th | $77,580 | $37.30 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.38 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.07 | |
| 90th | $138,800 | $66.73 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $103,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $67,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for epidemiologists.
| 4. New Jersey | $109,800 |
| 5. Washington | $108,200 |
| 6. Minnesota | $104,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $102,700 |
| 8. Maryland | $101,800 |
| 9. Nevada | $99,880 |
| 10. Tennessee | $97,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an epidemiologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $49.38 ($102,700 a year).
Do epidemiologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $102,700 against $87,220 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Illinois rank for epidemiologist pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 42 states.
Which city in Illinois pays epidemiologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $103,800 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.