How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make in Illinois?
$89,520a year
Median yearly pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers in Illinois. That is $43.04 an hour or $7,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.04
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,370Median: $89,520Highest 10%: $138,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| Median | $89,520 | $43.04 | |
| 75th | $112,400 | $54.04 | |
| 90th | $138,100 | $66.40 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $98,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bioengineer and biomedical engineers.
| 27. North Carolina | $94,790 |
| 28. Texas | $92,600 |
| 29. Utah | $90,870 |
| 30. Illinois | $89,520 |
| 31. Missouri | $89,480 |
| 32. Nevada | $87,850 |
| 33. Alabama | $85,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bioengineer and biomedical engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $43.04 ($89,520 a year).
Do bioengineer and biomedical engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $89,520 against $109,400 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for bioengineer and biomedical engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 37 states.
Which city in Illinois pays bioengineer and biomedical engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $98,670 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.