How much does a physicist make in Illinois?
$137,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Illinois. That is $65.93 an hour or $11,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.93
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,830Median: $137,100Highest 10%: $221,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,830 | $39.34 | |
| 25th | $82,110 | $39.48 | |
| Median | $137,100 | $65.93 | |
| 75th | $175,500 | $84.38 | |
| 90th | $221,400 | $106.43 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $137,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 27. Missouri | $140,500 |
| 28. Alabama | $139,300 |
| 29. South Carolina | $138,400 |
| 30. Illinois | $137,100 |
| 31. Arkansas | $135,800 |
| 32. Idaho | $135,200 |
| 33. Washington | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $65.93 ($137,100 a year).
Do physicists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $137,100 against $172,300 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Illinois rank for physicist pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physicists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $137,100 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.