Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$78,620
National Median
$72,860
Employment
160
Entry Level (10th)
$48,680
Top Earners (90th)
$108,120
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $5,760 more than the national median for zoologists and wildlife biologistss.
There are 0.026 zoologists and wildlife biologists jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 0.23).
Other States for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $97,050 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $88,550 | 320 |
| Mississippi | $87,050 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $85,840 | 50 |
| Oregon | $85,150 | 970 |
| Alaska | $84,640 | 690 |
| California | $82,620 | 1,580 |
| Maryland | $82,600 | 270 |
| North Dakota | $82,150 | 100 |
| Washington | $82,050 | 1,800 |
| Iowa | $80,590 | 100 |
| Michigan | $79,020 | 320 |
| Missouri | $77,380 | 150 |
| New Jersey | $77,380 | 90 |
| Colorado | $77,320 | 780 |
| Vermont | $75,370 | 70 |
| Ohio | $75,030 | 310 |
| Hawaii | $74,110 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $74,060 | 400 |
| West Virginia | $73,780 | 100 |