The median annual wage for Life Scientists, All Other in Illinois is $54,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,040.
Pay spans roughly $47,990 at the 10th percentile to $82,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.04 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as life scientists, all other in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $54,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.04 |
| 10th percentile | $47,990 |
| 90th percentile | $82,950 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.