How much does a physical scientist make in Illinois?
$109,000a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Illinois. That is $52.39 an hour or $9,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.39
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,140Median: $109,000Highest 10%: $169,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,140 | $25.55 | |
| 25th | $78,090 | $37.54 | |
| Median | $109,000 | $52.39 | |
| 75th | $149,200 | $71.74 | |
| 90th | $169,500 | $81.48 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $121,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 24. North Carolina | $110,000 |
| 25. New Jersey | $110,000 |
| 26. Oregon | $109,600 |
| 27. Illinois | $109,000 |
| 28. Mississippi | $108,900 |
| 29. Ohio | $108,800 |
| 30. Nebraska | $101,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $52.39 ($109,000 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $109,000 against $122,600 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for physical scientist pay?
Illinois ranks 27 of 39 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physical scientists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $121,700 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.