Chemical Engineers Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Illinois

Chemical Engineers in Illinois earn a median salary of $113,935 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.5% vs the national median of $121,860. An estimated 390 chemical engineers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $108,380 to $119,490 depending on location.

$113,935 Avg median salary in Illinois
$119,490 Highest paying metro
$108,380 Lowest paying metro
390 Employed in Illinois

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      Chemical Engineers salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro areaMedian salary25th pct75th pctEmployed
      Chicago, IL-IN$119,490$95,750$151,620360
      Peoria, IL$108,380$97,100$135,50030

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