Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for soil and plant scientists is $38.21 an hour ($79,490 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,850). Illinois ranks 15th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for soil and plant scientists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.16 | $48,160 |
| 25% of workers | $30.14 | $62,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.21 | $79,490 |
| 75% of workers | $51.58 | $107,280 |
| 90% of workers | $68.04 | $141,510 |
Soil and Plant Scientists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $80,360 | 240 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $64,460 | 90 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for soil and plant scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $82,330 |
| Microbiologists | $92,050 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $82,640 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $94,340 |
| Conservation Scientists | $69,590 |
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