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Industrial Engineers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #30 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of industrial engineerss in Illinois earn between $73,780 and $155,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean industrial engineers salary in Illinois is $105,820, about 3.7% below the U.S. average ($109,900). That works out to roughly $51/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $117,180 | $121,200 | 1,500 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,760 | $107,040 | 12,750 |
| Bloomington, IL | $98,950 | $96,490 | — |
| Kankakee, IL | $94,690 | $94,330 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $93,980 | $98,280 | 860 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $92,540 | $91,890 | 390 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $92,100 | $91,800 | 430 |
| Springfield, IL | $90,680 | $96,440 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do industrial engineers make in Illinois?
The median industrial engineers salary in Illinois is $100,540 per year (mean $105,820), and about 80% earn between $73,780 and $155,650.
How much do industrial engineers make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $51 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $105,820 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for industrial engineers?
Illinois ranks #30 of 51 states for industrial engineers pay. Its mean salary of $105,820 is about 3.7% below the U.S. average of $109,900.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay industrial engineers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for industrial engineers are Peoria, IL ($117,180), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($101,760), Bloomington, IL ($98,950), by median annual wage.