How much does an industrial engineer make in Illinois?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers in Illinois. That is $48.34 an hour or $8,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.34
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,780Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $155,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,780 | $35.47 | |
| 25th | $81,710 | $39.28 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.34 | |
| 75th | $125,200 | $60.20 | |
| 90th | $155,700 | $74.83 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $117,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $104,100 |
| Paducah, KY | $102,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $102,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,800 |
| Bloomington, IL | $98,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $98,650 |
| Kankakee, IL | $94,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $93,980 |
| Springfield, IL | $90,680 |
| Champaign, IL | $82,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial engineers.
| 30. South Carolina | $101,100 |
| 31. Maine | $101,000 |
| 32. Idaho | $100,800 |
| 33. Illinois | $100,500 |
| 34. Georgia | $100,100 |
| 35. Ohio | $100,100 |
| 36. Alabama | $99,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.34 ($100,500 a year).
Do industrial engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $100,500 against $102,400 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for industrial engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays industrial engineers the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $117,200 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.