Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Illinois

Ranked #20 of 35 · IL

20.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $102,640 ≈ $49/hr
Median annual salary $87,010
Employment 150

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $60,060P25 $67,030 Median $87,010P75 $136,040P90 $173,140

About 80% of biochemists and biophysicistss in Illinois earn between $60,060 and $173,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$102,640
U.S. average
$129,840

The mean biochemists and biophysicists salary in Illinois is $102,640, about 20.9% below the U.S. average ($129,840). That works out to roughly $49/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $85,780 $99,340 170

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