Food Scientists and Technologists in Illinois

Local pay for food scientists and technologists in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-1012

$94,340

median pay, Illinois

780

employed in Illinois

+6.3%

vs U.S. median

+6.5%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What food scientists and technologists earn in Illinois

Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of food scientists and technologists in Illinois earn between $72,470 and $129,500 a year; the U.S. median is $88,720.

$63,730

P10

$72,470

P25

$94,340

MEDIAN

$129,500

P75

$166,670

P90

Pay by metro in Illinois

$100,390

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