verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$108,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.38/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
200
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,986 #37 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Illinois, explained

Aerospace engineers in Illinois earn a median of $108,940 per year ($52.38 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $78,170, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $184,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $108,940 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $108,940 is worth about $108,986 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #37 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,170
$37.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$108,940
$52.38/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$184,520
$88.71/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $108,940 $108,986
Missouri $130,680 $143,894 −$21,740
Kentucky $126,130 $139,897 −$17,190
Indiana $107,400 $115,077 +$1,540
Wisconsin $88,400 $93,948 +$20,540

Aerospace Engineer in Illinois: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Illinois?

Aerospace engineers in Illinois earn a median of $108,940 per year ($52.38 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Illinois pay aerospace engineers well?

At $108,940, Illinois pays 19% below the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 200 work in the state.

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