Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Illinois
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Illinois earn an average of $93,230 a year. That is $23,610 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is St. Louis, MO-IL at $113,130.
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Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| Illinois | $93,230 | $44.82 |
| Missouri | $108,870 | $52.34 |
| Indiana | $98,910 | $47.56 |
| Iowa | $96,170 | $46.24 |
| Kentucky | $95,680 | $46.00 |
| Wisconsin | $91,070 | $43.78 |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$99,170
- Biological Scientists, All Other$92,380
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$102,640
- Conservation Scientists$75,750
- Microbiologists$93,850
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$82,210
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in Illinois?
The average is $93,230 a year, and the median is $82,330. That is $23,610 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$44.82 an hour on average; the median is $39.58.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL ($113,130), followed by Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($94,240). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($71,830).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #35 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.