Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $96,640 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.46
10th percentile $53,340
90th percentile $137,990
Employed locally 230
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,340
    25th
    $64,900
    50th (median)
    $96,640
    75th
    $125,010
    90th
    $137,990

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 130% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $178,960
    District of Columbia $122,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,310
    Monroe, MI $107,990

    Nearby metros — Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,380
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $96,410
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $94,830
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $93,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $91,210

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $73,130
    Conservation Scientists $107,990
    Chemists $91,350
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $98,390
    School Psychologists $82,640
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Springfield, IL is $46.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.07 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries?

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Springfield, IL is 20.7% above the national median of $80,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Springfield?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $53,340 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,900.