Materials Scientists in Illinois
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Illinois | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $120,320 | $104,160 | +15.5% vs US |
| State Rank | #7 of 30 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 470 jobs | 8,330 jobs | 5.6% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $79,980 | $38.45 |
| 25th Percentile | $90,770 | $43.64 |
| Median | $120,320 | $57.85 |
| 75th Percentile | $140,010 | $67.31 |
| 90th Percentile | $168,810 | $81.16 |
