How much does a conservation scientist make in Illinois?
$69,590a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Illinois. That is $33.46 an hour or $5,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.46
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,020Median: $69,590Highest 10%: $117,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 25th | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| Median | $69,590 | $33.46 | |
| 75th | $95,820 | $46.07 | |
| 90th | $117,600 | $56.53 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $108,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $69,590 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,470 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,710 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 31. Tennessee | $70,500 |
| 32. Vermont | $70,130 |
| 33. West Virginia | $69,910 |
| 34. Illinois | $69,590 |
| 35. Georgia | $69,240 |
| 36. Iowa | $69,240 |
| 37. Texas | $68,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $33.46 ($69,590 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $69,590 against $73,010 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for conservation scientist pay?
Illinois ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays conservation scientists the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $108,000 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.