Mechanical Engineers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $49.37 an hour ($102,680 a year). About 11,790 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110). Illinois ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.69 | $72,150 |
| 25% of workers | $40.29 | $83,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.37 | $102,680 |
| 75% of workers | $62.85 | $130,730 |
| 90% of workers | $77.00 | $160,160 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $128,710 | 2,120 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $102,070 | 6,900 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $101,090 | 150 |
| Bloomington | $100,500 | 100 |
| Rockford | $99,150 | 640 |
| Springfield | $92,920 | 90 |
| Kankakee | $81,840 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $100,540 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,760 |
| Electrical Engineers | $107,860 |
| 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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