Electrical Engineers Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $104,140 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.07
10th percentile $78,640
90th percentile $155,760
Employed locally 160
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,640
    25th
    $91,970
    50th (median)
    $104,140
    75th
    $134,810
    90th
    $155,760

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,760
    Civil Engineers $93,960
    Mechanical Engineers $83,480
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,700
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,110
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwest Illinois is $50.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.53 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northwest Illinois is 6.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,640 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,970.