How much does a mathematical science occupation make in Chicago?
$82,230a year
Median yearly pay for mathematical science occupations in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $39.53 an hour or $6,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.53
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 12
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,110Median: $82,230Highest 10%: $141,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,110 | $26.50 | |
| 25th | $66,200 | $31.83 | |
| Median | $82,230 | $39.53 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.53 | |
| 90th | $141,700 | $68.12 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for mathematical science occupations.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $147,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $143,800 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $135,600 |
| Software Developer | $134,400 |
| Mathematician | $131,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $125,300 |
| Statistician | $122,200 |
| Actuary | $113,700 |
| Database Administrator | $109,700 |
| Data Scientist | $107,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematical science occupation make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $39.53 ($82,230 a year).
Do mathematical science occupations make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $82,230 against $81,490 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $81,090, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for mathematical science occupation pay?
8 of 12 metro areas with data.
How much does a mathematical science occupation make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,700 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.