The median annual wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $59,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,440.
Pay spans roughly $54,170 at the 10th percentile to $80,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.81 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as life scientists, all other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $59,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.81 |
| 10th percentile | $54,170 |
| 90th percentile | $80,030 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.