Conservation Scientists Salary in Illinois
Conservation Scientists in Illinois earn a median of $69,590 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,020; the top 10% earn over $117,590. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
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- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,590 median in Illinois
- Environmental Restoration Planners$81,590 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79,490 median in Illinois
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79,780 median in Illinois
- Range Managers$69,590 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$159,670 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Conservation Scientists pay in Illinois
How much do conservation scientists make in Illinois?
The median is $69,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,020 and the top 10% earn over $117,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for conservation scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.