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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$94,240
- Champaign$91,500
- Peoria$85,020
- Springfield$81,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $94,240 | $83,240 | $65,660 | $70,604 | 104 |
| Champaign | $91,500 | $85,030 | $67,800 | $68,812 | 93 |
| Peoria | $85,020 | $76,420 | $72,750 | $64,574 | 91 |
| Springfield | $81,240 | $82,160 | $70,130 | $62,102 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other states
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary by city and state
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1042.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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