Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for food scientists and technologists is $45.35 an hour ($94,340 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($88,720). Illinois ranks 11th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food scientists and technologists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.64 | $63,730 |
| 25% of workers | $34.84 | $72,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.35 | $94,340 |
| 75% of workers | $62.26 | $129,500 |
| 90% of workers | $80.13 | $166,670 |
Food Scientists and Technologists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $100,390 | 610 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food scientists and technologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $82,330 |
| Microbiologists | $92,050 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $82,640 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $79,490 |
| Conservation Scientists | $69,590 |
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