Conservation Scientists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for conservation scientists is $33.46 an hour ($69,590 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($73,010). Illinois ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for conservation scientists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.20 | $42,020 |
| 25% of workers | $24.82 | $51,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.46 | $69,590 |
| 75% of workers | $46.07 | $95,820 |
| 90% of workers | $56.53 | $117,590 |
Conservation Scientists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $107,990 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $64,470 | 40 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $62,710 | 370 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for conservation scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $82,330 |
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| Biological Scientists, All Other | $82,640 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $79,490 |
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