Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Illinois
Soil and Plant Scientists in Illinois earn a median of $79,490 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($78,850)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,160; the top 10% earn over $141,510. Nationally the range is $48,680 to $138,120.
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Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Illinois
How much do soil and plant scientists make in Illinois?
The median is $79,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,160 and the top 10% earn over $141,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for soil and plant scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 46 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,850). Living costs are not included.