How much does a mechanical engineer make in Peoria?
$128,700a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $61.88 an hour or $10,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.88
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,880Median: $128,700Highest 10%: $166,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 25th | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| Median | $128,700 | $61.88 | |
| 75th | $159,600 | $76.72 | |
| 90th | $166,600 | $80.11 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.
| Davenport, IA | $104,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $102,100 |
| Champaign, IL | $101,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $100,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $100,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $99,150 |
| Paducah, KY | $94,060 |
| Springfield, IL | $92,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $61.88 ($128,700 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $128,700 against $104,100 nationally, 24% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $102,700, so Peoria pays 25% more.
Where does Peoria rank for mechanical engineer pay?
7 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,600 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.