Materials Scientists in Illinois
SOC 19-2032 · Life, Physical, and Social Science
380Jobs in Illinois
$129,980Mean annual wage
7th of 30Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,070 | $40.42 |
| 25th percentile | $104,350 | $50.17 |
| Median (50th) | $125,850 | $60.50 |
| 75th percentile | $145,620 | $70.01 |
| 90th percentile | $184,130 | $88.53 |
| Mean | $129,980 | $62.49 |
Across 30 states with a published mean, the highest are California ($189,460), Oregon ($154,140), District of Columbia (not a state) ($141,040); the lowest are Montana ($75,610), Tennessee ($81,300), Texas ($90,480). 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 | 380 | $129,980 | $125,850 |
| Iowa | 180 | $99,050 | $88,320 |
| Indiana | 320 | $127,210 | $130,540 |
| Kentucky | — | — | — |
| Missouri | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin | 70 | $128,070 | $137,700 |