Physicists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Illinois
Physicists in Illinois earn a median salary of $105,435 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -36.6% vs the national median of $166,290. An estimated 1,620 physicists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $79,610 to $131,260 depending on location.
$105,435
Avg median salary in Illinois
$131,260
Highest paying metro
$79,610
Lowest paying metro
1,620
Employed in Illinois
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inPhysicists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $131,260 | $78,590 | $167,280 | 1,580 |
| Champaign, IL | $79,610 | $61,290 | $108,590 | 40 |