Mechanical Engineers Salary in Champaign, IL

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

Median annual salary $96,000 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.16
10th percentile $63,490
90th percentile $147,390
Employed locally 180
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,490
    25th
    $80,270
    50th (median)
    $96,000
    75th
    $113,140
    90th
    $147,390

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 149% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,190
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $116,370
    Peoria, IL $115,350
    Clarksville, TN-KY $108,470
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $107,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,420
    Civil Engineers $94,990
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,480
    Electrical Engineers $92,130
    Engineers, All Other $81,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Champaign, IL is $46.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.46 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Champaign, IL is 6.2% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,490 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,270.