Materials Scientists Salary in Illinois
Materials Scientists in Illinois earn a median of $125,850 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,070; the top 10% earn over $184,130. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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- Nuclear Engineers$134,510 median in Illinois
- Microsystems Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$108,940 median in Illinois
Materials Scientists pay in Illinois
How much do materials scientists make in Illinois?
The median is $125,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,070 and the top 10% earn over $184,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 30 (+7% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.