Mechanical Engineers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $86,310 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.49
10th percentile $56,180
90th percentile $148,800
Employed locally 100
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,180
    25th
    $73,780
    50th (median)
    $86,310
    75th
    $124,210
    90th
    $148,800

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,740
    Civil Engineers $101,020
    Electrical Engineers $103,480
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,120
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in South Illinois is $41.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.42 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in South Illinois is 15.6% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,180 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,780.