Medical Scientists Salary in Illinois
Medical Scientists in Illinois earn a median of $82,330 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,700
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,550; the top 10% earn over $143,890. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Geneticists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$87,010 median in Illinois
- Microbiologists$92,050 median in Illinois
- Physicians, Pathologists$381,770 median in Illinois
- Bioinformatics Scientists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Illinois
How much do medical scientists make in Illinois?
The median is $82,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,550 and the top 10% earn over $143,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 46 (−20% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.