Molecular and Cellular Biologists Salary in Illinois
Molecular and Cellular Biologists in Illinois earn a median of $82,640 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,520; the top 10% earn over $134,530. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Geneticists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
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- Physicians, Pathologists$381,770 median in Illinois
- Biologists$82,640 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Molecular and Cellular Biologists pay in Illinois
How much do molecular and cellular biologists make in Illinois?
The median is $82,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,520 and the top 10% earn over $134,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for molecular and cellular biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 50 (−16% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.