Fuel Cell Engineers Salary in Illinois
Fuel Cell Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $102,680 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,790
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,150; the top 10% earn over $160,160. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
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Fuel Cell Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do fuel cell engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $102,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,150 and the top 10% earn over $160,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for fuel cell engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.