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Physicist Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median physicist salary in Aurora, IL is $144,809 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$144,809
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-7,621
Cost of Living
95%

Physicist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level physicist earns around $77,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $209,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$77,900
$-4,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$147,250
$-7,750 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$209,000
$-11,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $74,100
25th Percentile $102,600
Median (50th) $144,809
75th Percentile $185,250
90th Percentile $226,100

Physicist Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$164,624
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$163,100
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$129,566
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$124,993
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Physicist in Aurora

Education

Most physicist positions require a doctoral degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Mathematical ModelingExperimental PhysicsPython/MATLABData AnalysisScientific WritingLaboratory Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, physicist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.