Physicists Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$137,140

per year

Hourly Rate

$65.93

per hour

Employment

1,590

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-20.4%

National: $172,250

📊 Compared to the national median of $172,250, Illinois pays 20.4% LESS for Physicists positions.

Purchasing Power

$140,801

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

11%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$81,830

25th

$82,110

Median

$137,140

75th

$175,510

90th

$221,380

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).