Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Illinois
Biochemists and Biophysicists in Illinois earn a median of $87,010 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($127,410)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,060; the top 10% earn over $173,140. Nationally the range is $74,290 to $201,110.
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- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$82,330 median in Illinois
- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Geneticists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$125,850 median in Illinois
Biochemists and Biophysicists pay in Illinois
How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Illinois?
The median is $87,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,060 and the top 10% earn over $173,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for biochemists and biophysicists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 35 (−32% vs. the national median of $127,410). Living costs are not included.