How much does a medical scientist make in Illinois?
$82,330a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Illinois. That is $39.58 an hour or $6,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.58
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,550Median: $82,330Highest 10%: $143,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,550 | $28.63 | |
| 25th | $65,570 | $31.52 | |
| Median | $82,330 | $39.58 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.34 | |
| 90th | $143,900 | $69.18 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $85,030 |
| Chicago, IL | $83,240 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,160 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $69,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 31. Utah | $82,940 |
| 32. West Virginia | $82,690 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $82,530 |
| 34. Illinois | $82,330 |
| 35. Indiana | $81,110 |
| 36. Nebraska | $80,970 |
| 37. South Dakota | $80,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.58 ($82,330 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $82,330 against $103,400 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Illinois rank for medical scientist pay?
Illinois ranks 34 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays medical scientists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $103,400 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.