Electrical Engineers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Electrical Engineers in Illinois earn a median salary of $99,245 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.3% vs the national median of $111,910. An estimated 5,480 electrical engineers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $85,830 to $109,010 depending on location.
$99,245
Avg median salary in Illinois
$109,010
Highest paying metro
$85,830
Lowest paying metro
5,480
Employed in Illinois
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Electrical Engineers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $109,010 | $87,510 | $139,880 | 4,340 |
| East Central Illinois | $104,260 | $85,400 | $131,140 | 110 |
| Northwest Illinois | $104,140 | $91,970 | $134,810 | 160 |
| South Illinois | $103,480 | $85,020 | $133,850 | 130 |
| West Central Illinois | $100,820 | $89,990 | $131,990 | 130 |
| Decatur, IL | $100,390 | $90,390 | $134,610 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $99,320 | $80,630 | $126,400 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IL | $98,980 | $80,950 | $120,580 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $93,330 | $80,750 | $130,510 | 140 |
| Champaign, IL | $92,130 | $77,110 | $121,220 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $85,830 | $79,720 | $113,510 | 210 |