Chemist Salary in Illinois
Based on 3K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$97,170
$46.716/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
+11.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $154K
3K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,820 |
| 25th percentile | $70,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,170 |
| 75th percentile | $128,050 |
| 90th percentile | $154,280 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,640 |
| 2023 | $82,970 |
| 2024 | $97,170 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,640 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $82,970 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $97,170 | $86,969 |