Electrical Engineers Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $104,260 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.12
10th percentile $69,900
90th percentile $153,550
Employed locally 110
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,900
    25th
    $85,400
    50th (median)
    $104,260
    75th
    $131,140
    90th
    $153,550

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,030
    Civil Engineers $102,320
    Mechanical Engineers $97,740
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,480
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,920
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in East Central Illinois is $50.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.68 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in East Central Illinois is 6.8% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,900 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,400.