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

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$89,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.04/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
280
public U.S. Median
$109,370
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,558 #35 of 37

Biomedical Engineer pay in Illinois, explained

Biomedical engineers in Illinois earn a median of $89,520 per year ($43.04 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $109,370. Entry-level workers earn around $48,370, while the most experienced biomedical engineers reach about $138,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $89,520 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $89,520 is worth about $89,558 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #35 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Biomedical Engineer pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,370
$23.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$89,520
$43.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$138,110
$66.40/hr

Biomedical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $89,520 $89,558
Wisconsin $110,430 $117,360 −$20,910
Indiana $108,030 $115,752 −$18,510
Kentucky $95,360 $105,769 −$5,840
Missouri $89,480 $98,528 +$40
Iowa $81,710 $93,104 +$7,810

Biomedical Engineer in Illinois: FAQ

How much do biomedical engineers make in Illinois?

Biomedical engineers in Illinois earn a median of $89,520 per year ($43.04 per hour), compared with $109,370 nationally.

Does Illinois pay biomedical engineers well?

At $89,520, Illinois pays 18% below the national median for biomedical engineers. An estimated 280 work in the state.

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