Conservation Scientists salary
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Conservation Scientists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median of $62,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 370 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $73,010 and 10% below the IL statewide median of $69,590. It ranks #15 of 19 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Conservation Scientists salary in Chicago?
The BLS median is $62,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 370 jobs pay between $47,680 and $78,540. The 10th percentile is $36,500 and the 90th is $98,390.
Is Chicago a high-paying metro for Conservation Scientists?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $73,010 and 10% below the IL statewide median of $69,590. It ranks #15 of 19 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.