How much does a mathematician make in Illinois?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for mathematicians in Illinois. That is $62.97 an hour or $10,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.97
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 12
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,190Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $170,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| 25th | $100,700 | $48.40 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.97 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.97 | |
| 90th | $170,000 | $81.74 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $131,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mathematicians.
| 1. Washington | $162,300 |
| 2. Virginia | $148,000 |
| 3. Maryland | $131,800 |
| 4. Illinois | $131,000 |
| 5. New York | $127,000 |
| 6. California | $126,700 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $109,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $62.97 ($131,000 a year).
Do mathematicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $131,000 against $126,700 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for mathematician pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 12 states.
Which city in Illinois pays mathematicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $131,000 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.