Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Champaign, IL

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

Median annual salary $70,930 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.10
10th percentile $52,770
90th percentile $122,020
Employed locally 60
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,770
    25th
    $60,110
    50th (median)
    $70,930
    75th
    $93,510
    90th
    $122,020

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 110% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $132,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $131,390
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $130,010
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $104,300
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,960

    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
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Champaign, IL is $34.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.64 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Champaign, IL is 29.5% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Champaign?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,770 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,110.