The median annual wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Illinois is $80,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $95,440.
Pay spans roughly $57,490 at the 10th percentile to $166,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.74 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as biochemists and biophysicists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $80,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $95,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.74 |
| 10th percentile | $57,490 |
| 90th percentile | $166,030 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.