How much does a materials engineer make in Illinois?
$126,600a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Illinois. That is $60.88 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.88
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,780Median: $126,600Highest 10%: $165,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,780 | $34.51 | |
| 25th | $91,570 | $44.02 | |
| Median | $126,600 | $60.88 | |
| 75th | $136,700 | $65.73 | |
| 90th | $165,700 | $79.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $114,700 |
| Chicago, IL | $99,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 4. Delaware | $131,300 |
| 5. Louisiana | $128,700 |
| 6. California | $128,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $126,600 |
| 8. New York | $125,900 |
| 9. Colorado | $124,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $123,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $60.88 ($126,600 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $126,600 against $112,900 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for materials engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays materials engineers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $114,700 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.