Civil Engineers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Civil Engineers in Illinois earn a median salary of $94,825 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.8% vs the national median of $99,590. An estimated 10,920 civil engineers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $84,530 to $102,330 depending on location.
$94,825
Avg median salary in Illinois
$102,330
Highest paying metro
$84,530
Lowest paying metro
10,920
Employed in Illinois
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Civil Engineers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $102,330 | $81,330 | $131,060 | 450 |
| East Central Illinois | $102,320 | $77,130 | $126,120 | 210 |
| South Illinois | $101,020 | $78,800 | $119,770 | 130 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $100,280 | $81,400 | $129,060 | 8,870 |
| Peoria, IL | $96,880 | $76,410 | $128,930 | 290 |
| Champaign, IL | $94,990 | $76,640 | $121,470 | 220 |
| Northwest Illinois | $93,960 | $77,600 | $125,800 | 240 |
| Bloomington, IL | $89,860 | $76,100 | $108,970 | 120 |
| West Central Illinois | $88,840 | $78,800 | $117,470 | 150 |
| Decatur, IL | $88,070 | $77,520 | $118,830 | 100 |
| Rockford, IL | $84,530 | $76,100 | $117,210 | 140 |