Wages vary widely by employer and area of the country. Wages may also vary depending on the scientist's education and professional reputation.
Benefits also vary by employer. Most full-time medical scientists receive typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Epidemiologists (SOC 19-1041)
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists (SOC 19-1042)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $35.37 | $46.41 | $48.00 |
| Yearly | $73,570 | $96,541 | $99,843 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $40.06 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Yearly | $83,325 | $99,843 | $99,843 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $25.61 | $25.99 | $34.84 |
| Yearly | $53,265 | $54,068 | $72,465 | |
| United States | Hourly | $31.69 | $39.13 | $49.99 |
| Yearly | $65,910 | $81,390 | $103,980 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $32.15 | $43.93 | $63.45 |
| Yearly | $66,878 | $91,362 | $131,978 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $27.91 | $39.34 | $49.23 |
| Yearly | $58,065 | $81,811 | $102,399 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $29.68 | $43.93 | $64.63 |
| Yearly | $61,752 | $91,362 | $134,426 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $37.65 | $51.55 | $65.97 |
| Yearly | $78,298 | $107,235 | $137,215 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $47.76 | $62.45 | $79.91 |
| Yearly | $99,355 | $129,907 | $166,215 | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | $31.48 | $42.19 | $49.62 |
| Yearly | $65,477 | $87,755 | $103,209 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $32.19 | $32.95 | $38.47 |
| Yearly | $66,951 | $68,540 | $80,010 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $32.25 | $39.34 | $44.43 |
| Yearly | $67,086 | $81,809 | $92,405 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $32.43 | $38.12 | $40.70 |
| Yearly | $67,469 | $79,307 | $84,661 | |
| United States | Hourly | $36.87 | $48.50 | $64.36 |
| Yearly | $76,690 | $100,890 | $133,870 | |