Illinois Environmental Scientists: Schools and Careers

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Fast Facts for Environmental Scientists in Illinois

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Springfield and Rockford
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Peoria and Chicago
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Chicago and Springfield

Salaries for Environmental Scientists in Illinois

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Chicago and Rockford
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Environmental Scientists

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Environmental Scientists relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Springfield130$76,090
Carbondale-Marion30$64,980
Champaign-Urbana50$58,510
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