Environmental Engineers Salary in Illinois
Environmental Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $107,990 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($107,110)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,990; the top 10% earn over $153,150. Nationally the range is $69,990 to $162,220.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Water Resource Specialists$159,670 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Restoration Planners$81,590 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Transportation Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$111,370 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Environmental Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do environmental engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $107,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,990 and the top 10% earn over $153,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for environmental engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $107,110). Living costs are not included.