Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Illinois

Ranked #17 of 47 · IL

1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,210 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $79,780
Employment 250

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $55,690P25 $61,220 Median $79,780P75 $97,470P90 $112,900

About 80% of zoologists and wildlife biologistss in Illinois earn between $55,690 and $112,900. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$82,210
U.S. average
$83,020

The mean zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Illinois is $82,210, about 1% below the U.S. average ($83,020). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,780 $82,050 190

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