Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Illinois
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $89,520 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($109,370)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,370; the top 10% earn over $138,110. Nationally the range is $71,850 to $168,180.
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Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do bioengineers and biomedical engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $89,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,370 and the top 10% earn over $138,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for bioengineers and biomedical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 37 (−18% vs. the national median of $109,370). Living costs are not included.