Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in Illinois
Ranked #12 of 51 · IL
1.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $95,640 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $82,870
Employment 46,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,190P25 $63,610 Median $82,870P75 $113,690P90 $155,730
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in Illinois earn between $48,190 and $155,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in Illinois is $95,640, about 1.1% above the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $86,840 | $91,580 | 850 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $84,700 | $100,370 | 35,310 |
| Rockford, IL | $79,930 | $86,440 | 580 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,490 | $83,890 | 270 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $78,890 | $85,460 | 870 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,690 | $85,390 | 910 |
| Decatur, IL | $76,170 | $79,590 | 230 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $74,390 | $80,900 | 810 |
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