Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Illinois
Also called: Electrical Engineering Technicians
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $85,510 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,510
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($78,190)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,960; the top 10% earn over $120,900. Nationally the range is $49,510 to $115,700.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$79,400 median in Illinois
- Robotics Technicians$79,400 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Photonics Technicians$79,800 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$59,950 median in Illinois
- Avionics Technicians$81,170 median in Illinois
- Automotive Engineering Technicians$77,020 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $85,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,960 and the top 10% earn over $120,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $78,190). Living costs are not included.