Mechanical Engineers Salary in Illinois
Mechanical Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $102,680 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
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.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Mechatronics Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$108,940 median in Illinois
- Chemical Engineers$121,560 median in Illinois
- Materials Engineers$126,620 median in Illinois
- Industrial Engineers$100,540 median in Illinois
- Automotive Engineers$102,680 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do mechanical 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 mechanical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.