How much does a life scientist make in Illinois?
$66,190a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in Illinois. That is $31.82 an hour or $5,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.82
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,790Median: $66,190Highest 10%: $75,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| 25th | $57,270 | $27.53 | |
| Median | $66,190 | $31.82 | |
| 75th | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| 90th | $75,460 | $36.28 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $75,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $70,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for life scientists.
| 25. Indiana | $69,410 |
| 26. Idaho | $68,990 |
| 27. Colorado | $66,250 |
| 28. Illinois | $66,190 |
| 29. Minnesota | $64,610 |
| 30. Iowa | $64,270 |
| 31. Michigan | $63,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.82 ($66,190 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $66,190 against $93,750 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Illinois rank for life scientist pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 32 states.
Which city in Illinois pays life scientists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $75,300 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.