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)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $30.81 | $43.95 | $62.32 |
| Yearly | $64,065 | $91,429 | $129,620 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $24.09 | $30.53 | $41.41 |
| Yearly | $50,108 | $63,500 | $86,119 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $33.05 | $49.14 | $70.31 |
| Yearly | $68,753 | $102,222 | $146,245 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $29.62 | $45.48 | $48.59 |
| Yearly | $61,619 | $94,602 | $101,049 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $28.66 | $37.50 | $67.98 |
| Yearly | $59,610 | $78,010 | $141,395 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $31.47 | $48.15 | $81.48 |
| Yearly | $65,458 | $100,170 | $169,473 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $36.28 | $47.72 | $58.86 |
| Yearly | $75,463 | $99,269 | $122,420 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $29.21 | $36.06 | $41.98 |
| Yearly | $60,753 | $75,007 | $87,330 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $35.80 | $42.45 | $67.01 |
| Yearly | $74,454 | $88,302 | $139,396 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $28.14 | $36.79 | $47.72 |
| Yearly | $58,539 | $76,522 | $99,269 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
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| Springfield Area | Hourly | $32.05 | $47.72 | $61.73 |
| Yearly | $66,662 | $99,269 | $128,405 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $33.32 | $46.09 | $81.48 |
| Yearly | $69,311 | $95,877 | $169,476 | |
| United States | Hourly | $29.85 | $38.49 | $49.87 |
| Yearly | $62,090 | $80,060 | $103,730 | |