Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $40.02 an hour ($83,240 a year). About 3,810 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($103,410). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($82,330).
Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.01 | $64,500 |
| 25% of workers | $31.57 | $65,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.02 | $83,240 |
| 75% of workers | $50.34 | $104,700 |
| 90% of workers | $69.00 | $143,510 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $85,030 | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $83,240 | 3,810 |
| Springfield | $82,160 | 60 |
| Peoria | $76,420 | 60 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical scientists, except epidemiologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $94,820 |
| Microbiologists | $100,620 |
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