Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Illinois earn a median salary of $87,115 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.8% vs the national median of $80,060. An estimated 1,210 environmental scientists and specialists, including health are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $61,820 to $96,640 depending on location.
$87,115
Avg median salary in Illinois
$96,640
Highest paying metro
$61,820
Lowest paying metro
1,210
Employed in Illinois
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inEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $96,640 | $64,900 | $125,010 | 230 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $96,410 | $64,110 | $129,640 | 870 |
| South Illinois | $93,590 | $78,860 | $113,770 | 30 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,820 | $48,780 | $83,840 | 80 |