Mechanical Engineers pay in Peoria

In Peoria (IL), the median pay for mechanical engineers is $61.88 an hour ($128,710 a year). About 2,120 people work in this job there.

$61.88Median hourly pay

$100,700–$159,570Middle half of workers, yearly

2,120People in this job in Peoria (IL)

That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($104,110). It is 25% higher than the Illinois median ($102,680).

Pay range for mechanical engineers in Peoria (IL)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$48.02	$99,880
25% of workers	$48.41	$100,700
Half of workers (median)	$61.88	$128,710
75% of workers	$76.72	$159,570
90% of workers	$80.11	$166,620

Mechanical Engineers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Peoria (this page)	$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)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Peoria (IL)

Job	Median yearly pay
Industrial Engineers	$117,180

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.