Data received June 2026 • FT/PT status not provided. Hire dates are most recent hire date.

Full-time employees

88

Median pay

$53,803

Average pay

$58,447

IL State Archaeological Survey

Employees by pay range

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Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Abrams, Georgia R Sci Spec, Archeo Collect $44,034 June 16, 2023
Adams, Brian Assoc Res Sci, Archeo $85,593 Aug. 21, 1988
Aiuvalasit, Michael John Assoc Res Sci, Envrl Archeo $84,890 Aug. 19, 2019
Allgeier, Seth Micheal Academic Hourly $34,539 Nov. 17, 2025
Baires, Sarah Elizabeth Assoc Res Sci, Archeo $102,340 March 4, 2024
Benson, Erin Assoc Res Sci, Archeo $92,866 Oct. 18, 2020
Betzenhauser, Alleen Mae Prin Res Sci $166,688 July 16, 2011
Blodgett, Daniel F Sr Sci Spec, Archeo $40,809 Aug. 24, 2020
Boles, Steven L Assistant Res Sci, Archeo $58,146 Sept. 16, 2011
Boyd, Timothy Sci Spec, Archeo $50,636 May 28, 2013
Boyer, Sarah Production Manager $64,534 Oct. 16, 2003
Brennan Blodgett, Tamira K Assoc Res Sci, Archeo Collect $104,236 Aug. 16, 2020
Bryant, Paula L Archaeological Technician $43,638 April 13, 2017
Butler-Bach, Trudi Sci Spec, Archeo $49,558 Dec. 29, 2008
Crapnell, Thomas D Sci Spec, Archeo $45,150 Aug. 26, 2024
Daniel, Krista Lynn Sr Sci Spec, Archeo $53,739 Feb. 16, 2023
Edwards-Ring, Jennifer Sci Spec, Archeo $31,497 July 12, 2010
Emerson, Kjersti E Assistant Res Sci, Ceramic Analyst $57,154 Feb. 3, 2003
Ervin, Anastasia Leigh Sci Spec, Historic Arch $48,160 July 8, 2024
Evans, Madeleine G Assistant Res Sci, Lithic Archeo $44,824 Sept. 13, 1993
Farkas, Michael G Assoc Res Sci, Arch Data $79,461 July 1, 1998
Ferree, Tyler J Sr Sci Spec, Archeo $57,872 July 17, 2023
Fishel, Richard Assoc Res Sci, Archeo $79,399 April 21, 2002
Gammage, Noah D Sci Spec, Archeo Collect $44,034 Nov. 20, 2020
Geier, Kenton Sci Spec, Archeo $44,034 June 16, 2022
Gradilla, Daniela Academic Hourly $30,794 Nov. 17, 2025
Green, Patrick Michael Assistant Res Sci, Archeo $58,218 June 16, 2017
Harken, Sarah E Assistant Res Sci, Archeo $53,868 Dec. 16, 2022
Hasler, Christian M Sci Spec, Archeo $44,034 Nov. 20, 2023
Haun, Luke August Sci Spec, Archeo $46,504 Nov. 20, 2023
Hedman, Kristin Marie Assoc Res Sci, Bioarcheo $89,771 May 21, 1992
Hertel, Mera A Graphic Design Manager (Cont) $54,482 May 7, 1995
Hughes, Erin R Sr Sci Spec, Archeo $60,656 June 15, 2020
Hynes, Mary Ruth Sr Sci Spec, Archeo Collect $47,613 Sept. 16, 2009
Karrick, Alicia Renee Sci Spec, Archeo $44,034 Feb. 16, 2024
King, Mary Margarette Sr Sci Spec, Archaeobotany $50,104 Feb. 3, 2003
Klein, John D Assistant Res Sci, Archeo $63,827 March 18, 2020
Kuehn, Jolene June Sci Spec, Zooarcheo $45,150 Sept. 9, 2024
Kuehn, Steven R Assistant Res Sci, Faunal Anlys $63,722 July 16, 2006
Lambert, John Michael Assistant Res Sci, Geospatial Anlys $69,445 Oct. 23, 2017
Lansdell, Michael Brent Assistant Res Sci, Archeo $73,012 July 27, 2011
Leady, Lucas D Sci Spec, Archeo $49,605 Nov. 13, 2023
Levine, Amethyst Alexandra Academic Hourly $36,942 Nov. 17, 2025
Lewis, Michael T IT Tech Assoc $77,145 May 21, 1992
Loebel, Thomas J Prin Res Sci, Archeo $112,024 June 16, 2014
Mallo, Andrew L Sr Sci Spec, Archeo $54,537 Sept. 28, 2015
Martin, Sommer Ann Production Specialist $46,510 Nov. 27, 2023
Martinho, Marcia L Graphic Design Assoc-Contract $47,167 March 12, 2000
McCullough, Robert Gene Prin Res Sci, Archeo $102,781 May 16, 2014
Meizis, Marie C Sci Spec, Archeo $45,997 Jan. 18, 2022

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