Engineers, All Other Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $81,000 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.94
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $202,110
Employed locally 90
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $60,350
    50th (median)
    $81,000
    75th
    $135,020
    90th
    $202,110

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 125% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlottesville, VA $152,840
    Wilmington, NC $148,580
    Huntsville, AL $148,430
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $140,130
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $135,660
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $135,320

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,420
    Civil Engineers $94,990
    Mechanical Engineers $96,000
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,480
    Electrical Engineers $92,130
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Champaign, IL is $38.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.61 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Champaign, IL is 31.2% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Champaign?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,350.