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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 410 employed

Annual Mean
$109,290
$52.55/hr
Annual Median
$96,950
$46.61/hr
Bottom 10%
$65,290
$31.39/hr
Top 10%
$177,670
$85.42/hr
Location vs National Average
Illinois
$109,290
Difference
-5.9% vs US avg
US National
$116,150

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$65,290
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$74,390
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$96,950
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$149,030
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$177,670

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$65K

25th

$74K

Median

$97K

75th

$149K

90th

$178K

Illinois has a relatively small Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers workforce (approximately 410 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Illinois, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries range from $65,290 at the 10th percentile to $177,670 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $112,380 (116% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Illinois

Metro areas with highest Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers wages

How Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Compares in Illinois

The average Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary of $109,290 in Illinois ranks below the national average of $116,150. There are approximately 410 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographerss employed in Illinois.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.