Mechanical Engineers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Mechanical Engineers in Illinois earn a median salary of $95,193 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -7% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 8,930 mechanical engineers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $83,480 to $115,350 depending on location.
$95,193
Avg median salary in Illinois
$115,350
Highest paying metro
$83,480
Lowest paying metro
8,930
Employed in Illinois
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $115,350 | $91,300 | $138,350 | 1,080 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $100,390 | $81,600 | $127,210 | 6,050 |
| Decatur, IL | $100,100 | $82,110 | $113,970 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IL | $98,110 | $77,900 | $126,470 | 120 |
| East Central Illinois | $97,740 | $75,710 | $112,710 | 180 |
| Springfield, IL | $96,240 | $79,150 | $107,240 | 80 |
| Champaign, IL | $96,000 | $80,270 | $113,140 | 180 |
| Rockford, IL | $92,840 | $78,590 | $104,910 | 600 |
| Kankakee, IL | $92,050 | $73,090 | $100,790 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $86,310 | $73,780 | $124,210 | 100 |
| West Central Illinois | $83,700 | $74,720 | $99,930 | 240 |
| Northwest Illinois | $83,480 | $72,790 | $101,870 | 200 |