Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Illinois
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $81,590 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
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.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Conservation Scientists$69,590 median in Illinois
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79,780 median in Illinois
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79,490 median in Illinois
- Environmental Restoration Planners$81,590 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$80,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59,930 median in Illinois
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do environmental scientists and specialists 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 scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.