Mechanical Engineers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #21 of 51 · IL
2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $111,380 ≈ $54/hr
Median annual salary $102,680
Employment 11,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $72,150P25 $83,800 Median $102,680P75 $130,730P90 $160,160
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in Illinois earn between $72,150 and $160,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in Illinois is $111,380, about 2% below the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $54/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $128,710 | $130,540 | 2,120 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $102,070 | $109,570 | 6,900 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $101,090 | $102,530 | 150 |
| Bloomington, IL | $100,500 | $103,620 | 100 |
| Rockford, IL | $99,150 | $102,610 | 640 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $97,210 | $97,900 | 180 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $97,150 | $93,880 | 160 |
| Springfield, IL | $92,920 | $106,770 | 90 |