How much does a medical scientist make in Springfield?
$82,160a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.50
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 110 of 178
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,070Median: $82,160Highest 10%: $94,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,070 | $32.73 | |
| 25th | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| Median | $82,160 | $39.50 | |
| 75th | $87,990 | $42.30 | |
| 90th | $94,920 | $45.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| St. Louis, MO | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $85,030 |
| Chicago, IL | $83,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $69,410 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $93,590 |
| School Psychologist | $87,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $39.50 ($82,160 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $82,160 against $103,400 nationally, 21% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $82,330, so Springfield pays 0% more.
Where does Springfield rank for medical scientist pay?
110 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,920 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.