Geographers Salary in Illinois
Geographers in Illinois earn a median of $92,640 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 7
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,330; the top 10% earn over $125,650. Nationally the range is $66,770 to $136,660.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$112,280 median in Illinois
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$59,560 median in Illinois
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$108,970 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79,780 median in Illinois
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96,950 median in Illinois
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$54,680 median in Illinois
Geographers pay in Illinois
How much do geographers make in Illinois?
The median is $92,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,330 and the top 10% earn over $125,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for geographers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 7 (−9% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.