Electrical Engineers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for electrical engineers is $51.85 an hour ($107,860 a year). About 5,460 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). Illinois ranks 28th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.28 | $75,470 |
| 25% of workers | $42.00 | $87,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.85 | $107,860 |
| 75% of workers | $63.44 | $131,960 |
| 90% of workers | $78.99 | $164,290 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $113,520 | 4,290 |
| Rockford | $112,350 | 180 |
| Decatur | $103,030 | 50 |
| Springfield | $101,940 | 70 |
| Peoria | $101,500 | 160 |
| Bloomington | $98,920 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $95,790 | 110 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $100,540 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,760 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,680 |
| Engineers, All Other | $111,930 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $133,220 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $134,510 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $129,390 |
| Environmental Engineers | $107,990 |
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