Chemists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #22 of 51 · IL
2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $98,420 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $85,230
Employment 3,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,740P25 $71,160 Median $85,230P75 $123,290P90 $141,310
About 80% of chemistss in Illinois earn between $60,740 and $141,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemists salary in Illinois is $98,420, about 2% below the U.S. average ($100,450). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $105,370 | $116,760 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $90,920 | $100,450 | 2,630 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,110 | $86,300 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $83,740 | $90,120 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $67,310 | $80,050 | 80 |