How much does an atmospheric make in Illinois?
$87,150a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in Illinois. That is $41.90 an hour or $7,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.90
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,400Median: $87,150Highest 10%: $170,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $66,540 | $31.99 | |
| Median | $87,150 | $41.90 | |
| 75th | $129,500 | $62.24 | |
| 90th | $170,700 | $82.05 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $82,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for atmospherics.
| 29. Ohio | $94,890 |
| 30. Georgia | $94,790 |
| 31. New York | $87,350 |
| 32. Illinois | $87,150 |
| 33. Tennessee | $85,020 |
| 34. Florida | $81,980 |
| 35. Alabama | $81,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $41.90 ($87,150 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $87,150 against $103,200 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for atmospheric pay?
Illinois ranks 32 of 40 states.
Which city in Illinois pays atmospherics the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,190 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.