How much does an electrical engineer make in Peoria?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $48.80 an hour or $8,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.80
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 228 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,670Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $161,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,670 | $36.38 | |
| 25th | $82,700 | $39.76 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.80 | |
| 75th | $132,100 | $63.50 | |
| 90th | $161,200 | $77.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers.
| St. Louis, MO | $124,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $113,500 |
| Rockford, IL | $112,400 |
| Davenport, IA | $106,800 |
| Decatur, IL | $103,000 |
| Springfield, IL | $101,900 |
| Paducah, KY | $95,940 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $48.80 ($101,500 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $101,500 against $120,600 nationally, 16% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $107,900, so Peoria pays 6% less.
Where does Peoria rank for electrical engineer pay?
228 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,200 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.