Civil Engineers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,960 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.17
10th percentile $62,100
90th percentile $160,620
Employed locally 240
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,100
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $93,960
    75th
    $125,800
    90th
    $160,620

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,760
    Mechanical Engineers $83,480
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,700
    Electrical Engineers $104,140
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,110
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Northwest Illinois is $45.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.92 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Northwest Illinois is 5.7% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,100 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.