Chemists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $70,340 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.82
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $128,080
Employed locally 80
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $55,730
    50th (median)
    $70,340
    75th
    $91,370
    90th
    $128,080

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 109% Median Chemists salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntsville, AL $127,070
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Peoria, IL $122,950
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820
    Biological Technicians $60,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Champaign, IL is $33.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.21 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Champaign, IL is 16.4% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Champaign?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,730.