The median annual wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Illinois is $78,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $91,900.
Pay spans roughly $48,540 at the 10th percentile to $157,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.71 per hour. An estimated 4,810 people work as medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $78,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $91,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.71 |
| 10th percentile | $48,540 |
| 90th percentile | $157,530 |
| Employment | 4,810 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.