Civil Engineers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $96,880 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.58
10th percentile $64,420
90th percentile $155,750
Employed locally 290
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,420
    25th
    $76,410
    50th (median)
    $96,880
    75th
    $128,930
    90th
    $155,750

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Civil Engineers salary is 37% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $116,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,360
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $103,410
    Mobile, AL $103,120
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,030

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $111,330
    Mechanical Engineers $115,350
    Electrical Engineers $85,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,640
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,520
    Engineers, All Other $108,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Peoria, IL is $46.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.61 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Peoria, IL is 2.7% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,420 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,410.