Illinois

Geographers Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$92,160
-10.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$44.31
 
10th Percentile
$63,330
Entry level
90th Percentile
$125,650
Senior level
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Salary Range

Geographers in Illinois earn between $63,330 and $125,650, with a mean of $92,160. The national average for this role is $103,211.

$92,160 mean
10th Percentile$63,33090th Percentile$125,650

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$92,160
National Average$103,211
California$114,310
Washington$113,420
Virginia$112,100
Maryland$109,820
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.