The median annual wage for Chemists in Illinois is $97,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $99,960.
Pay spans roughly $59,820 at the 10th percentile to $154,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.72 per hour. An estimated 3,250 people work as chemists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $97,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $99,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.72 |
| 10th percentile | $59,820 |
| 90th percentile | $154,280 |
| Employment | 3,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.