Electrical Engineers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $99,320 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.75
10th percentile $75,260
90th percentile $151,610
Employed locally 60
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,260
    25th
    $80,630
    50th (median)
    $99,320
    75th
    $126,400
    90th
    $151,610

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 133% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 33% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$102,330
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,120
    Environmental Engineers$95,990
    Industrial Engineers$82,510
    Mechanical Engineers$96,240
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Springfield, IL is $47.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.04 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Springfield, IL is 11.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,260 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,630.