Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
- Middle 50%
- $65,660–$104,700
- vs U.S. median
- -20%
- Metro rank
- #46 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median of $83,240 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,810 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 1% above the IL statewide median of $82,330. It ranks #46 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,810 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Chicago
5 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AbbVie | $148,181 | 16 |
| The University of Chicago | $80,392 | 16 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $72,529 | 5 |
| Northwestern University | $68,182 | 42 |
| University of Illinois | $67,000 | 15 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Chicago?
The BLS median is $83,240 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,810 jobs pay between $65,660 and $104,700. The 10th percentile is $64,500 and the 90th is $143,510.
Is Chicago a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and 1% above the IL statewide median of $82,330. It ranks #46 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Chicago?
About $40.02 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $83,240 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.57–$50.34 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Chicago?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were AbbVie ($148,181), The University of Chicago ($80,392), Rush University Medical Center ($72,529). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.