Environmental Restoration Planners Salary in Illinois
Environmental Restoration Planners in Illinois earn a median of $81,590 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,540; the top 10% earn over $153,150. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
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- Conservation Scientists$69,590 median in Illinois
- Water Resource Specialists$159,670 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
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- Environmental Engineers$107,990 median in Illinois
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79,780 median in Illinois
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,590 median in Illinois
Environmental Restoration Planners pay in Illinois
How much do environmental restoration planners make in Illinois?
The median is $81,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,540 and the top 10% earn over $153,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for environmental restoration planners?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.