Materials Engineers Salary in Illinois
Materials Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $126,620 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,780; the top 10% earn over $165,710. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Materials Scientists$125,850 median in Illinois
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- Nanosystems Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$102,680 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$100,540 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do materials engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $126,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,780 and the top 10% earn over $165,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 45 (+12% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.