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Chemists Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$98,420
-2.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$47.32
 
10th Percentile
$60,740
Entry level
90th Percentile
$141,310
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chemists in Illinois earn between $60,740 and $141,310, with a mean of $98,420. The national average for this role is $100,449.

$98,420 mean
10th Percentile$60,74090th Percentile$141,310

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$98,420
National Average$100,449
District of Columbia$148,840
Maryland$139,100
Massachusetts$128,930
New Mexico$128,630
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Data Source

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