Biochemist and Biophysicist Salary in Illinois
Based on 150+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$80,570
$38.736/hr
vs National Average
$94,075
-14.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$57K – $166K
150 employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Biochemist and Biophysicist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,490 |
| 25th percentile | $63,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,570 |
| 75th percentile | $121,090 |
| 90th percentile | $166,030 |
Historical Salary Trend — Biochemist and Biophysicist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,200 |
| 2023 | $93,760 |
| 2024 | $80,570 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,200 | $86,103 |
| 2023 | $93,760 | $88,658 |
| 2024 | $80,570 | $94,075 |