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 | $28.68 | $37.29 | $46.66 |
| Yearly | $59,651 | $77,567 | $97,063 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $23.85 | $30.23 | $40.99 |
| Yearly | $49,618 | $62,881 | $85,278 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $28.68 | $37.29 | $55.21 |
| Yearly | $59,651 | $77,567 | $114,828 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $29.10 | $37.29 | $38.24 |
| Yearly | $60,543 | $77,567 | $79,531 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $28.62 | $37.29 | $37.42 |
| Yearly | $59,512 | $77,567 | $77,836 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $27.01 | $34.58 | $46.61 |
| Yearly | $56,175 | $71,929 | $96,963 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $29.11 | $37.29 | $38.66 |
| Yearly | $60,556 | $77,567 | $80,410 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $41.83 | $53.72 | $66.46 |
| Yearly | $86,999 | $111,726 | $138,242 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $27.15 | $34.05 | $43.46 |
| Yearly | $56,477 | $70,837 | $90,393 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $39.44 | $46.62 | $53.37 |
| Yearly | $82,022 | $96,978 | $111,008 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $25.16 | $32.08 | $39.92 |
| Yearly | $52,347 | $66,722 | $83,033 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $28.63 | $36.19 | $37.29 |
| Yearly | $59,536 | $75,283 | $77,567 | |
| United States | Hourly | $29.29 | $37.97 | $49.72 |
| Yearly | $60,920 | $78,980 | $103,420 | |