The median annual wage for Conservation Scientists in Illinois is $72,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,990.
Pay spans roughly $39,540 at the 10th percentile to $113,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.88 per hour. An estimated 730 people work as conservation scientists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $72,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.88 |
| 10th percentile | $39,540 |
| 90th percentile | $113,030 |
| Employment | 730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.