How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Illinois?
$79,780a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Illinois. That is $38.36 an hour or $6,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.36
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,690Median: $79,780Highest 10%: $112,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 25th | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 75th | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| 90th | $112,900 | $54.28 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $79,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 13. Iowa | $83,000 |
| 14. New York | $82,640 |
| 15. North Dakota | $81,330 |
| 16. Illinois | $79,780 |
| 17. Vermont | $79,620 |
| 18. Michigan | $79,150 |
| 19. Montana | $78,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.36 ($79,780 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $79,780 against $76,780 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $79,780 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.