Aerospace Engineers Salary in Illinois
Aerospace Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $108,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($134,960)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,170; the top 10% earn over $184,520. Nationally the range is $86,700 to $205,890.
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- Wind Energy Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Drafters$63,320 median in Illinois
Aerospace Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do aerospace engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $108,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,170 and the top 10% earn over $184,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for aerospace engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 41 (−19% vs. the national median of $134,960). Living costs are not included.