Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in Illinois
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in Illinois earn a median of $96,950 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,290; the top 10% earn over $177,670. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Hydrologists$83,720 median in Illinois
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$112,280 median in Illinois
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$108,970 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79,490 median in Illinois
- Industrial Ecologists$81,590 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$137,140 median in Illinois
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in Illinois
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in Illinois?
The median is $96,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,290 and the top 10% earn over $177,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.