How much does a Scientist make in Illinois? The average Scientist salary in Illinois is $134,968 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $124,834 and $156,493. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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What is a Scientist?

A Scientist is someone who conducts scientific research to advance knowledge in an area of interest. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern Scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. It was not until the 19th century that the term Scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833, to describe the noted polymath Mary Somerville. In modern times, many scientists have advanced degrees in an ...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $138,399 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $137,871 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $124,941 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $126,129 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $128,108 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $137,871 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $124,282 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $123,226 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $128,108 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $121,379 Date Updated May 28, 2024
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