Medical Scientist Salary in Illinois
Based on 5K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$78,430
$37.707/hr
vs National Average
$89,708
-12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $158K
5K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Medical Scientist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,540 |
| 25th percentile | $61,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,430 |
| 75th percentile | $125,330 |
| 90th percentile | $157,530 |
Historical Salary Trend — Medical Scientist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,470 |
| 2023 | $89,750 |
| 2024 | $78,430 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,470 | $85,078 |
| 2023 | $89,750 | $90,161 |
| 2024 | $78,430 | $89,708 |