Electrical Engineers Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $100,820 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.47
10th percentile $73,250
90th percentile $154,630
Employed locally 130
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,250
    25th
    $89,990
    50th (median)
    $100,820
    75th
    $131,990
    90th
    $154,630

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $88,440
    Mechanical Engineers $83,700
    Civil Engineers $88,840
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,530
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,780
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in West Central Illinois is $48.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in West Central Illinois is 9.9% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,250 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,990.