How much does a civil engineer make in Illinois?
$99,760a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Illinois. That is $47.96 an hour or $8,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.96
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,590Median: $99,760Highest 10%: $157,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,590 | $33.46 | |
| 25th | $79,650 | $38.29 | |
| Median | $99,760 | $47.96 | |
| 75th | $126,000 | $60.57 | |
| 90th | $157,400 | $75.68 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $105,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $101,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $98,910 |
| Bloomington, IL | $97,070 |
| St. Louis, MO | $96,830 |
| Decatur, IL | $96,170 |
| Peoria, IL | $95,140 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,850 |
| Davenport, IA | $92,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $81,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 19. Maryland | $100,700 |
| 20. Delaware | $100,200 |
| 21. Mississippi | $100,200 |
| 22. Illinois | $99,760 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $99,300 |
| 24. Alabama | $99,010 |
| 25. Oklahoma | $98,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.96 ($99,760 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $99,760 against $100,800 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for civil engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays civil engineers the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $105,800 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.