Chemists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for chemists is $43.71 an hour ($90,920 a year). About 2,630 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($91,240). It is 7% higher than the Illinois median ($85,230).
Pay range for chemists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.97 | $62,330 |
| 25% of workers | $35.07 | $72,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.71 | $90,920 |
| 75% of workers | $59.28 | $123,290 |
| 90% of workers | $70.16 | $145,930 |
Chemists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $105,370 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $90,920 | 2,630 |
| Springfield | $84,110 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $67,310 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicists | $137,140 |
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