How much does a chemical engineer make in Illinois?
$121,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Illinois. That is $58.44 an hour or $10,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,120Median: $121,600Highest 10%: $176,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 25th | $95,800 | $46.06 | |
| Median | $121,600 | $58.44 | |
| 75th | $140,000 | $67.31 | |
| 90th | $176,100 | $84.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $133,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $111,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $110,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 12. Maryland | $127,200 |
| 13. New Jersey | $126,800 |
| 14. Colorado | $125,800 |
| 15. Illinois | $121,600 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $118,000 |
| 17. Iowa | $117,600 |
| 18. North Carolina | $117,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $58.44 ($121,600 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $121,600 against $125,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for chemical engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays chemical engineers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $133,500 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.