The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $119,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $181,620.
At the median that is about $57.34 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $119,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $181,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $57.34 |
| 10th percentile | $51,990 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.