How much does a Wildlife Specialist make in Springfield, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Wildlife Specialist in Springfield, IL is $115,843. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $84,794 to a high of $153,101, with most professionals earning between $99,591 and $135,345.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
99591
135345
115843

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
100936
144719
124380
What is the average salary for Wildlife Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wildlife Specialist in Springfield, IL. The base salary for Wildlife Specialist ranges from $99,591 to $135,345 with the average base salary of $115,843. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,936 to $144,719 with the average total cash compensation of $124,380.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,843 $99,591 - $135,345
Bonus $8,537 $1,345 - $9,373
Total Pay $124,380 $100,936 - $144,719
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Normal, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,766 - $132,865 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,168 - $133,412 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,085 - $133,299 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,736 - $136,901 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,467 - $135,177 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,632 - $135,401 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Wildlife Care Specialist LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $46,399 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,286
JOB TITLE Wildlife Removal Specialist LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $34,703 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,753
JOB TITLE Wildlife Conservation LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $50,270 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,998
JOB TITLE Wildlife Manager LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $54,838 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,582
JOB TITLE Wildlife Biologist LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $51,599 MAXIMUM SALARY $64,361
JOB TITLE Wildlife Officer LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $85,028 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,276
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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

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