Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in Illinois
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Illinois earn a median of $108,970 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,140; the top 10% earn over $169,480. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$112,280 median in Illinois
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96,950 median in Illinois
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$99,360 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$136,540 median in Illinois
- Hydrologists$83,720 median in Illinois
- Physicists$137,140 median in Illinois
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in Illinois
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in Illinois?
The median is $108,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,140 and the top 10% earn over $169,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 39 (−11% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.