Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #12 of 46 · IL
2.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $89,520 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $79,490
Employment 820
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,160P25 $62,690 Median $79,490P75 $107,280P90 $141,510
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in Illinois earn between $48,160 and $141,510. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean soil and plant scientists salary in Illinois is $89,520, about 2.1% above the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $100,490 | $100,110 | 70 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,360 | $87,380 | 240 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $77,150 | $83,360 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $64,460 | $77,140 | 90 |