Fisheries Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Fisheries Scientist make in Chicago, IL? The average Fisheries Scientist salary in Chicago, IL is $115,628 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $105,116 and $128,842. 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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Fisheries Enviromental Regulations Specialist

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe - Auburn , WA

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION A Master's Degree in Fisheries Biology, Fisheries Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university ...

ZipRecruiter - 43 days ago

Seasonal Dissection Technician

Cramer Fish Sciences - West Sacramento , CA

Undergraduate coursework in Fisheries Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field. * Valid class C driver's license. * Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. * Ability to lift and ...

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Lower Yakima River Coordinator

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation - Yakima , WA

Ten years of professional experience fisheries science with experience in Northwest highly desired.

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Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist - Construction Monitor

Stillwater Sciences - Berkeley , CA

Berkeley or Davis, CA Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly motivated wildlife and fisheries biologist based in Berkeley or Davis (CA) to play a key role in construction monitoring and environmental ...

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Fish Health and Immunology Lab Support Specia

Saltwater Inc - Anchorage , AK

We are currently recruiting for a Fish Health Scientist. This individual will work with the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Environmental and Fisheries Sciences (EFS) Division to support ...

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Senior-level Biologist

Anchor QEA - San Francisco , CA

The senior-level biologist will have an expertise in aquatic and fisheries sciences and be responsible for managing projects, leading biological-resources components of regulatory permitting ...

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What does a Fisheries Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Fisheries Scientist

Represents Tribal interests in specific interagency reservoir, instream flow and dam-related fish passage management forums and activities.

December 08, 2022

Develops and implements marine fisheries management recommendations and regulatory changes.

December 09, 2022

Develop and review position statements, mitigation plans, legislation, and habitat protection and restoration strategies.

March 01, 2023

Review and edit departmental technical and research reports and coordinate peer review of publications for dissemination.

March 27, 2023

Assists the Habitat Assistant Director with supervision, administration, and operation of the Fisheries Habitat Program in order to achieve goals within available resources.

April 16, 2023

Assist with implementing the MMAP and annual LOF as well as implementing Take Reduction Team activities in the southeast and supporting efforts to improve understanding of fishery interactions in areas where there is not a TRT .

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Fisheries Scientist in Chicago, IL

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105116

128842

115628

Average Total Cash Compensation

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107764

132923

119500

What is the average salary for Fisheries Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fisheries Scientist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Fisheries Scientist ranges from $105,116 to $128,842 with the average base salary of $115,628. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,764 to $132,923 with the average total cash compensation of $119,500.

View Average Salary for Fisheries Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,628	$105,116 - $128,842
Bonus	$3,872	$2,649 - $4,081
Total Pay	$119,500	$107,764 - $132,923

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Fisheries Scientist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,707 - $129,567	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,707 - $129,567	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,587 - $129,420	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,667 - $129,518	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,667 - $129,518	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,301 - $126,618	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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