Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for social scientists and related workers, all other is $47.62 an hour ($99,050 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($101,110). Illinois ranks 13th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social scientists and related workers, all other in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.84 | $68,310 |
| 25% of workers | $40.56 | $84,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.62 | $99,050 |
| 75% of workers | $51.73 | $107,600 |
| 90% of workers | $62.93 | $130,900 |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $104,550 | 490 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $102,110 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social scientists and related workers, all other
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Psychologists, All Other | $69,810 |
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