Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $73,130 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.16
10th percentile $58,040
90th percentile $83,230
Employed locally 50
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,040
    25th
    $66,330
    50th (median)
    $73,130
    75th
    $83,230
    90th
    $83,230

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 98% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 2% below 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,640
    Conservation Scientists $107,990
    Chemists $91,350
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $98,390
    School Psychologists $82,640
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Springfield, IL is $35.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Springfield, IL is 27.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,040 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,330.