How much does a geographer make in Illinois?
$92,640a year
Median yearly pay for geographers in Illinois. That is $44.54 an hour or $7,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.54
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 7
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,330Median: $92,640Highest 10%: $125,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 25th | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| Median | $92,640 | $44.54 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.66 | |
| 90th | $125,700 | $60.41 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geographers.
| 3. Washington | $112,300 |
| 4. Virginia | $108,000 |
| 5. Missouri | $102,000 |
| 6. Illinois | $92,640 |
| 7. Texas | $79,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geographer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $44.54 ($92,640 a year).
Do geographers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $92,640 against $102,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for geographer pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 7 states.
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.