How much does an aerospace engineer make in Illinois?
$108,900a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in Illinois. That is $52.38 an hour or $9,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.38
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,170Median: $108,900Highest 10%: $184,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,170 | $37.58 | |
| 25th | $98,300 | $47.26 | |
| Median | $108,900 | $52.38 | |
| 75th | $153,800 | $73.94 | |
| 90th | $184,500 | $88.71 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $134,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 32. Arizona | $123,200 |
| 33. North Carolina | $122,900 |
| 34. Mississippi | $109,200 |
| 35. Illinois | $108,900 |
| 36. Indiana | $107,400 |
| 37. Arkansas | $102,000 |
| 38. Alaska | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $52.38 ($108,900 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $108,900 against $135,000 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Illinois rank for aerospace engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 35 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays aerospace engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $134,500 a year.
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.