Industrial Engineers Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $86,760 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.71
10th percentile $57,310
90th percentile $124,510
Employed locally 370
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,310
    25th
    $73,330
    50th (median)
    $86,760
    75th
    $101,790
    90th
    $124,510

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,960
    Mechanical Engineers $83,480
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,700
    Electrical Engineers $104,140
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,110
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Northwest Illinois is $41.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Northwest Illinois is 14.2% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,310 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,330.