How much does a geoscientist make in Illinois?
$96,950a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Illinois. That is $46.61 an hour or $8,079 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.61
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,290Median: $96,950Highest 10%: $177,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,290 | $31.39 | |
| 25th | $74,390 | $35.76 | |
| Median | $96,950 | $46.61 | |
| 75th | $149,000 | $71.65 | |
| 90th | $177,700 | $85.42 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $114,000 |
| Springfield, IL | $79,190 |
| St. Louis, MO | $78,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 12. New Hampshire | $101,200 |
| 13. Nevada | $99,890 |
| 14. Oregon | $98,110 |
| 15. Illinois | $96,950 |
| 16. North Carolina | $95,260 |
| 17. Florida | $95,140 |
| 18. Delaware | $93,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $46.61 ($96,950 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $96,950 against $101,900 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for geoscientist pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays geoscientists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $114,000 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.