Data Scientists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Data Scientists in Illinois earn a median salary of $92,940 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.5% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 6,780 data scientists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $76,180 to $133,340 depending on location.
$92,940
Avg median salary in Illinois
$133,340
Highest paying metro
$76,180
Lowest paying metro
6,780
Employed in Illinois
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Data Scientists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $133,340 | $103,290 | $151,590 | 390 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $112,640 | $82,150 | $147,130 | 5,840 |
| Peoria, IL | $96,990 | $74,540 | $121,910 | 130 |
| Springfield, IL | $96,220 | $72,800 | $121,400 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $85,590 | $65,140 | $114,390 | 70 |
| East Central Illinois | $83,230 | $66,190 | $117,040 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois | $83,230 | $69,510 | $125,070 | 30 |
| Champaign, IL | $82,960 | $74,630 | $103,310 | 130 |
| South Illinois | $79,020 | $64,340 | $103,910 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $76,180 | $65,180 | $96,810 | 50 |