NEPA Planner Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does an NEPA Planner make in Chicago, IL? The average NEPA Planner salary in Chicago, IL is $81,657 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $74,585 and $89,467. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile NEPA Planner Salary	$68,146	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile NEPA Planner Salary	$74,585	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile NEPA Planner Salary	$81,657	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile NEPA Planner Salary	$89,467	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile NEPA Planner Salary	$96,578	Chicago,IL	March 01, 2025

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Lead/Senior Level Environmental Planner - CEQA/NEPA/Renewables

SWCA Environmental Consultants - Pasadena , CA

About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is actively seeking a self-motivated Lead/Senior Level Environmental Planner - CEQA/NEPA/Renewables with strong interpersonal skills and ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 5 days ago

Lead Project Manager - Environmental Planning

SWCA Environmental Consultants - Las Vegas , NV

Manage writing teams and provide technical oversight, guidance, and planning for NEPA document structure and content; public scoping; public comment review and response; and records of decisions and ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 12 days ago

Planner 3

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - Auburn , WA

... planning and other programs of the Tribe related to the implementation of land use and related ... Work includes, but is not limited to, undertaking NEPA and development reviews; processing zoning ...

ZipRecruiter - 18 days ago

Environmental Scientist

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC - Olive Branch , MS

Prepare and conduct technical writing of environmental planning, NEPA analysis, and other technical documents * Coordination with stakeholders and regulatory authorities * Assists with oversight and ...

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Environmental Scientist

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC - Jackson , MS

Prepare and conduct technical writing of environmental planning, NEPA analysis, and other technical documents * Coordination with stakeholders and regulatory authorities * Assists with oversight and ...

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Environmental Scientist

Covington Civil and Environmental, LLC - Biloxi , MS

Prepare and conduct technical writing of environmental planning, NEPA analysis, and other technical documents * Coordination with stakeholders and regulatory authorities * Assists with oversight and ...

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NEPA Planner in Eagle River, WI

Participated in environmental assessments and drafting segments of environmental impact statements.

August 27, 2022

Assisted in the permit review process by performing field inspections and collecting and analyzing environmental data.

January 31, 2023

Participate in public relations events involving speaking engagements and field trips.

February 10, 2023

Provide support to team leader and other team members by tracking the progress of NEPA projects and meeting timelines.

February 17, 2023

Participate in developing unit program of work for all aspects of unit planning program.

March 02, 2023

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April 23, 2023

NEPA Planner

Develop, monitor, and maintain planning documents and action plan for all aspects of the program of work.

October 17, 2022

Assisted in natural resource management activities.

March 06, 2023

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NEPA Planner in Chicago, IL. The base salary for NEPA Planner ranges from $74,585 to $89,467 with the average base salary of $81,657. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,231 to $92,949 with the average total cash compensation of $83,828.

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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