Illinois

Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$102,640
-21.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$49.35
 
10th Percentile
$60,060
Entry level
90th Percentile
$173,140
Senior level
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Salary Range

Biochemists and Biophysicists in Illinois earn between $60,060 and $173,140, with a mean of $102,640. The national average for this role is $130,871.

$102,640 mean
10th Percentile$60,06090th Percentile$173,140

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$102,640
National Average$130,871
Florida$157,820
Tennessee$150,580
California$148,550
Massachusetts$139,290
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.