Chemists Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $122,950 +46.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.11
10th percentile $70,350
90th percentile $172,470
Employed locally 120
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,350
    25th
    $86,940
    50th (median)
    $122,950
    75th
    $155,750
    90th
    $172,470

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 173% Median Chemists salary is 73% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    Gainesville, GA $99,270

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,860
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $67,250
    School Psychologists $75,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,550
    Biological Technicians $72,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Peoria, IL is $59.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.55 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Peoria, IL is 46.1% above 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $70,350 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,940.