How much does a natural sciences manager make in Illinois?
$159,700a year
Median yearly pay for natural sciences managers in Illinois. That is $76.76 an hour or $13,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.76
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,210Median: $159,700Highest 10%: $281,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,210 | $40.97 | |
| 25th | $115,200 | $55.38 | |
| Median | $159,700 | $76.76 | |
| 75th | $208,400 | $100.21 | |
| 90th | $281,700 | $135.41 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $167,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $158,800 |
| Davenport, IA | $124,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $122,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $107,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for natural sciences managers.
| 5. Washington | $182,500 |
| 6. North Carolina | $173,900 |
| 7. Maryland | $168,600 |
| 8. Illinois | $159,700 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $156,700 |
| 10. Kansas | $153,800 |
| 11. Colorado | $152,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a natural sciences manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $76.76 ($159,700 a year).
Do natural sciences managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $159,700 against $167,200 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for natural sciences manager pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays natural sciences managers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $167,000 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.