How much does an environmental engineer make in Illinois?
$108,000a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in Illinois. That is $51.92 an hour or $8,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.92
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,990Median: $108,000Highest 10%: $153,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 25th | $87,090 | $41.87 | |
| Median | $108,000 | $51.92 | |
| 75th | $124,000 | $59.60 | |
| 90th | $153,200 | $73.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $110,700 |
| Springfield, IL | $103,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $94,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental engineers.
| 13. Alaska | $110,200 |
| 14. Nevada | $109,700 |
| 15. New Mexico | $108,400 |
| 16. Illinois | $108,000 |
| 17. Hawaii | $107,900 |
| 18. Kentucky | $107,500 |
| 19. Colorado | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $51.92 ($108,000 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $108,000 against $107,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for environmental engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays environmental engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $110,700 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.