How much does an engineer make in Peoria?
$114,800a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $55.20 an hour or $9,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.20
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,140Median: $114,800Highest 10%: $157,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| 25th | $99,330 | $47.75 | |
| Median | $114,800 | $55.20 | |
| 75th | $140,200 | $67.38 | |
| 90th | $157,600 | $75.76 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Chicago, IL | $121,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $104,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $103,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $99,930 |
| Champaign, IL | $83,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $55.20 ($114,800 a year).
Do engineers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $114,800 against $122,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $111,900, so Peoria pays 3% more.
Where does Peoria rank for engineer pay?
91 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,600 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.