Illinois

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$82,210
-1.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$39.53
 
10th Percentile
$55,690
Entry level
90th Percentile
$112,900
Senior level
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Salary Range

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Illinois earn between $55,690 and $112,900, with a mean of $82,210. The national average for this role is $83,076.

$82,210 mean
10th Percentile$55,69090th Percentile$112,900

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$82,210
National Average$83,076
District of Columbia$117,980
California$111,800
Maryland$104,320
Mississippi$93,740
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Data Source

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