The median annual wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Illinois is $60,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,310.
Pay spans roughly $41,990 at the 10th percentile to $92,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.31 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $60,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,310 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.31 |
| 10th percentile | $41,990 |
| 90th percentile | $92,930 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.