May 2025 OEWS estimate
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologist Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $83,240, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$83,240
Mean annual salary
$94,240
Employment estimate
3,810
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $83,240 |
| Mean annual salary | $94,240 |
| 10th percentile | $64,500 |
| 25th percentile | $65,660 |
| 50th percentile | $83,240 |
| 75th percentile | $104,700 |
| 90th percentile | $143,510 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $83,240
- U.S. median
- $103,410
- Difference
- 19.5%
What the data shows
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Chicago, IL earn 19.5% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $65,660–$104,700.
- BLS estimates employment at 3,810 workers in this metro area.