Chemical Engineers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #17 of 41 · IL
4.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $123,570 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $121,560
Employment 520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $79,120P25 $95,800 Median $121,560P75 $140,010P90 $176,110
About 80% of chemical engineerss in Illinois earn between $79,120 and $176,110. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical engineers salary in Illinois is $123,570, about 4.9% below the U.S. average ($129,980). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $111,880 | $108,770 | 30 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $110,760 | $121,240 | 370 |