Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Soil and Plant Scientists in Illinois earn a median salary of $74,456 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.3% vs the national median of $71,410. An estimated 540 soil and plant scientists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $60,970 to $100,490 depending on location.
$74,456
Avg median salary in Illinois
$100,490
Highest paying metro
$60,970
Lowest paying metro
540
Employed in Illinois
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Soil and Plant Scientists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $100,490 | $71,530 | $129,040 | 70 |
| South Illinois | $77,150 | $51,250 | $102,520 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $69,990 | $62,500 | $82,350 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $63,680 | $50,010 | $79,070 | 320 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,970 | $52,020 | $75,250 | 80 |