How much does an electronics engineer make in Illinois?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers in Illinois. That is $62.21 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,970Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $186,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,970 | $42.29 | |
| 25th | $104,500 | $50.22 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.21 | |
| 75th | $161,600 | $77.68 | |
| 90th | $186,100 | $89.45 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $131,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $125,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $120,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electronics engineers.
| 7. Rhode Island | $136,400 |
| 8. Texas | $132,200 |
| 9. Washington | $130,300 |
| 10. Illinois | $129,400 |
| 11. Utah | $128,400 |
| 12. Maine | $127,500 |
| 13. Michigan | $127,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electronics engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $62.21 ($129,400 a year).
Do electronics engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $129,400 against $130,200 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for electronics engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays electronics engineers the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $131,300 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.