Physicists in Illinois
SOC 19-2012 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
1,590Jobs in Illinois
$139,780Mean annual wage
35th of 43Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,830 | $39.34 |
| 25th percentile | $82,110 | $39.48 |
| Median (50th) | $137,140 | $65.93 |
| 75th percentile | $175,510 | $84.38 |
| 90th percentile | $221,380 | $106.43 |
| Mean | $139,780 | $67.20 |
Across 43 states with a published mean, the highest are Florida ($219,910), New Hampshire ($208,970), Oregon ($207,370); the lowest are South Dakota ($108,270), Montana ($125,680), Colorado ($128,830). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,590 | $139,780 | $137,140 |
| Iowa | 110 | $176,230 | $178,110 |
| Indiana | 230 | $132,050 | $105,940 |
| Kentucky | 50 | $179,250 | $180,910 |
| Missouri | 90 | $156,130 | $140,460 |
| Wisconsin | 180 | $181,180 | $173,120 |