Conservation Scientists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $74,960 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.04
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $158,850
Employed locally 40
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $74,960
    75th
    $113,030
    90th
    $158,850

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 116% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Charlottesville, VA $86,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $83,220
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $78,490
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,770

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Champaign, IL is $36.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.83 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Champaign, IL is 10.3% above the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Champaign?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.