Soil and Plant Scientists in Illinois
Local pay for soil and plant scientists in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-1013
$79,490
median pay, Illinois
820
employed in Illinois
+0.8%
vs U.S. median
+5.4%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What soil and plant scientists earn in Illinois
Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of soil and plant scientists in Illinois earn between $62,690 and $107,280 a year; the U.S. median is $78,850.
$48,160
P10
$62,690
P25
$79,490
MEDIAN
$107,280
P75
$141,510
P90
Pay by metro in Illinois