Civil Engineers Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $88,840 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.71
10th percentile $66,130
90th percentile $137,690
Employed locally 150
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,130
    25th
    $78,800
    50th (median)
    $88,840
    75th
    $117,470
    90th
    $137,690

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$88,440
    Mechanical Engineers$83,700
    Electrical Engineers$100,820
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,530
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,780
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in West Central Illinois is $42.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.02 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in West Central Illinois is 10.8% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,130 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,800.