Chemists Salary in Illinois
Chemists in Illinois earn a median of $85,230 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,040
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,740; the top 10% earn over $141,310. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Chemical Technicians$61,890 median in Illinois
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,540 median in Illinois
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,090 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$59,410 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$125,850 median in Illinois
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$79,800 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Illinois
How much do chemists make in Illinois?
The median is $85,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,740 and the top 10% earn over $141,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.