Illinois Median
$119,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $105,650
State Rank
#5 of 45
480 employed here
How much does a Statistician make in Illinois?
Statisticians in Illinois take home a median of $119,760 annually — roughly $57.58 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $105,650.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $80,530 while the top 10% make $167,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $95,490 and $141,360 a year.
Statistician salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,530 | $38.72 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $95,490 | $45.91 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $119,760 | $57.58 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $141,360 | $67.96 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $167,740 | $80.64 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 5th out of 45 states and territories for Statistician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Statistician salary in other states
District of Columbia $140,670New York $136,020California $135,960Maryland $132,620New Jersey $118,280North Carolina $115,690Georgia $115,150Virginia $114,920Kentucky $112,520Kansas $111,780Colorado $109,660Delaware $109,570Indiana $109,300Florida $108,040Wisconsin $107,150Arkansas $105,720Washington $105,650Texas $102,960Connecticut $102,860Michigan $102,710Rhode Island $102,620Tennessee $98,230Ohio $98,190Massachusetts $96,710New Hampshire $96,080Pennsylvania $93,830Oregon $93,620Oklahoma $89,540Utah $88,610Maine $85,680West Virginia $84,660New Mexico $84,330Nebraska $83,480Vermont $82,210Iowa $80,150Nevada $79,750Arizona $79,640Hawaii $76,780Alabama $76,400Louisiana $76,400North Dakota $75,890Missouri $66,330South Carolina $65,450Mississippi $64,670
Working as a Statistician in Illinois
Nationally, about 29,000 people work as Statisticians in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($119,760) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Statistician make in Illinois?
The median Statistician salary in Illinois is $119,760 per year, or about $57.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,530 at the entry level to $167,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Statisticians about 13% more than the national median of $105,650. Illinois ranks 5th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Statisticians?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $119,760 a year. About 480 Statisticians are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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