Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Illinois
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Illinois earn a median of $112,280 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $112,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($99,070)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,710; the top 10% earn over $211,910. Nationally the range is $53,060 to $161,890.
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Similar jobs in Illinois
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96,950 median in Illinois
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$108,970 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$83,720 median in Illinois
- Industrial Ecologists$81,590 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Geographers$92,640 median in Illinois
- Mathematicians$130,970 median in Illinois
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Illinois
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in Illinois?
The median is $112,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,710 and the top 10% earn over $211,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for atmospheric and space scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 47 (+13% vs. the national median of $99,070). Living costs are not included.