Chemists Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $91,350 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.92
10th percentile $56,360
90th percentile $102,430
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,360
    25th
    $62,630
    50th (median)
    $91,350
    75th
    $97,080
    90th
    $102,430

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 122% Median Chemists salary is 22% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,640
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $73,130
    Conservation Scientists $107,990
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $98,390
    School Psychologists $82,640
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Springfield, IL is $43.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Springfield, IL is 8.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $56,360 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,630.