Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Illinois
SOC 19-2041 · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median Annual Salary
$81,598
$39.23/hr
0.8% lower than the US national median ($82,222)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Illinois is $81,598 per year ($39.23/hr). This is 0.8% lower than the national median of $82,222.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Wage Percentiles: Illinois
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$22.38
$46,550
-11.4%
P25
$29.23
$60,798
-5.7%
P50MEDIAN
$39.23
$81,598
-0.8%
P75
$58.19
$121,035
+12.1%
P90Top earners
$73.63
$153,150
+9.4%
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P10–P90 breakdown, career outlook, industry wages, and JOLTS market signal for Environmental Scientists and Specialists
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+4.4%
Faster than average
Annual openings
9K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
90K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
5% from new growth95% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999200
25K
$80,500
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541600
18K
$79,320
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in Illinois?
The median (P50) annual salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Illinois is approximately $81,598, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 0.8% lower than the national median of $82,222. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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