How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Illinois?
$94,340a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Illinois. That is $45.36 an hour or $7,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.36
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,730Median: $94,340Highest 10%: $166,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| 25th | $72,470 | $34.84 | |
| Median | $94,340 | $45.36 | |
| 75th | $129,500 | $62.26 | |
| 90th | $166,700 | $80.13 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $108,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 8. Kentucky | $98,710 |
| 9. Alabama | $97,480 |
| 10. Washington | $94,990 |
| 11. Illinois | $94,340 |
| 12. New York | $94,070 |
| 13. California | $93,950 |
| 14. Virginia | $93,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $45.36 ($94,340 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $94,340 against $88,720 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 39 states.
Which city in Illinois pays food scientist and technologists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $108,200 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.