Natural Sciences Managers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for natural sciences managers is $76.77 an hour ($159,670 a year). About 2,810 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($167,220). Illinois ranks 8th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for natural sciences managers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.97 | $85,210 |
| 25% of workers | $55.38 | $115,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.77 | $159,670 |
| 75% of workers | $100.21 | $208,440 |
| 90% of workers | $135.42 | $281,660 |
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $167,040 | 2,270 |
| Springfield | $122,390 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $107,630 | 160 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for natural sciences managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 9,200 openings a year (BLS)
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