Microbiologists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #12 of 42 · IL
3.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $93,850 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $92,050
Employment 1,470
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $59,780P25 $66,770 Median $92,050P75 $112,210P90 $127,300
About 80% of microbiologistss in Illinois earn between $59,780 and $127,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean microbiologists salary in Illinois is $93,850, about 3.8% below the U.S. average ($97,600). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,620 | $95,550 | 1,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $93,240 | $103,130 | 30 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $66,560 | $69,280 | 60 |