How much does an engineering technologist and technician make in Illinois?
$79,800a year
Median yearly pay for engineering technologist and technicians in Illinois. That is $38.37 an hour or $6,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.37
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,160Median: $79,800Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| 25th | $64,840 | $31.17 | |
| Median | $79,800 | $38.37 | |
| 75th | $93,470 | $44.94 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $49.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $85,110 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,660 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $70,610 |
| Peoria, IL | $66,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineering technologist and technicians.
| 15. North Dakota | $80,990 |
| 16. South Carolina | $80,540 |
| 17. California | $80,480 |
| 18. Illinois | $79,800 |
| 19. Wyoming | $79,440 |
| 20. Utah | $79,370 |
| 21. Mississippi | $79,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.37 ($79,800 a year).
Do engineering technologist and technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $79,800 against $78,350 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for engineering technologist and technician pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $85,110 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.