Physicist Salary in Illinois
Based on 2K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$131,260
$63.106/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
-12.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $208K
2K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,410 |
| 25th percentile | $78,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,260 |
| 75th percentile | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $207,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,620 |
| 2023 | $144,620 |
| 2024 | $131,260 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $138,620 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $144,620 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $131,260 | $149,537 |