The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Illinois is $85,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $93,810.
Pay spans roughly $62,770 at the 10th percentile to $133,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $41.07 per hour. An estimated 320 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $85,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $93,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $41.07 |
| 10th percentile | $62,770 |
| 90th percentile | $133,590 |
| Employment | 320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.