Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,920 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Springfield earn between $70,130 and $87,990.
- $68K10th
- $70K25th
- $82KMedian
- $88K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,240 | $6,770 | $39.06 |
| Median | $82,160 | $6,847 | $39.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,130 | $5,844 | $33.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,990 | $7,332 | $42.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Springfield earn 13% less than the Illinois average ($93,230) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $81,240 | $82,160 | $68,070 | $94,920 | 60 |
| Illinois | $93,230 | $82,330 | $59,550 | $143,890 | 4,700 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $81,240, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $62,102 a year, or $5,175 a month and $2,389 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $81,240 buys what about $87,595 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 4th of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($94,240).
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Springfield: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Springfield?
$39.06 an hour on average, and $39.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Springfield?
About $62,102 a year ($5,175 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,240.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1042; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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