Electrical Engineers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $92,130 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.29
10th percentile $67,500
90th percentile $141,630
Employed locally 90
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,500
    25th
    $77,110
    50th (median)
    $92,130
    75th
    $121,220
    90th
    $141,630

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,730
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $129,040
    Huntsville, AL $129,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $127,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $125,350

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$93,420
    Civil Engineers$94,990
    Mechanical Engineers$96,000
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$78,480
    Engineers, All Other$81,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$56,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Champaign, IL is $44.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.83 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Champaign, IL is 17.7% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,500 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,110.