How much does an aerospace engineer make in Chicago?
$134,500a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $64.67 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.67
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,870Median: $134,500Highest 10%: $191,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,870 | $40.32 | |
| 25th | $104,400 | $50.19 | |
| Median | $134,500 | $64.67 | |
| 75th | $178,000 | $85.57 | |
| 90th | $191,800 | $92.21 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $134,500 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $133,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $125,700 |
| Engineer | $121,900 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $114,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,500 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,800 |
| Environmental Engineer | $110,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,100 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $64.67 ($134,500 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $134,500 against $135,000 nationally, 0% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $108,900, so Chicago pays 23% more.
Where does Chicago rank for aerospace engineer pay?
32 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does an aerospace engineer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $191,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.