Wages vary widely depending on the analyst's skill level, experience, and level of education. Wages also vary by area of the country and by employer.
Benefits also vary. Most full-time climate change analysts receive typical benefits. These include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health (SOC 19-2041)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $26.11 | $33.46 | $42.46 |
| Yearly | $54,297 | $69,602 | $88,320 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $26.95 | $31.33 | $38.21 |
| Yearly | $56,042 | $65,171 | $79,489 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $28.44 | $36.35 | $57.26 |
| Yearly | $59,161 | $75,599 | $119,099 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $25.46 | $33.46 | $37.03 |
| Yearly | $52,952 | $69,602 | $77,024 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $25.96 | $31.04 | $42.46 |
| Yearly | $53,999 | $64,561 | $88,320 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $28.37 | $33.46 | $38.29 |
| Yearly | $59,016 | $69,601 | $79,635 | |
| Mt. Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $26.11 | $27.52 | $42.46 |
| Yearly | $54,297 | $57,232 | $88,320 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $32.92 | $45.45 | $52.18 |
| Yearly | $68,470 | $94,541 | $108,535 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $25.37 | $31.04 | $42.46 |
| Yearly | $52,777 | $64,561 | $88,320 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $31.24 | $37.04 | $48.69 |
| Yearly | $64,971 | $77,046 | $101,274 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $25.97 | $26.83 | $42.46 |
| Yearly | $54,015 | $55,812 | $88,320 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $28.37 | $33.68 | $38.29 |
| Yearly | $59,007 | $70,051 | $79,631 | |
| United States | Hourly | $28.39 | $36.77 | $48.40 |
| Yearly | $59,060 | $76,480 | $100,670 | |