Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is $41.11 an hour ($85,510 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.

$41.11Median hourly pay
$71,850–$101,450Middle half of workers, yearly
1,590People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($78,190). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($85,510).

Pay range for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.00$58,230
25% of workers$34.54$71,850
Half of workers (median)$41.11$85,510
75% of workers$48.77$101,450
90% of workers$58.12$120,900

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$85,5101,590
Peoria$84,61050
Springfield$80,64040

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 8,100 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,360
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,890
Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,800

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