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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$107,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.92/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
940
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,035 #22 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Illinois, explained

Environmental engineers in Illinois earn a median of $107,990 per year ($51.92 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $71,990, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $153,150. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $107,990 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $107,990 is worth about $108,035 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #22 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,990
$34.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$107,990
$51.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$153,150
$73.63/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $107,990 $108,035
Kentucky $107,520 $119,256 +$470
Missouri $98,170 $108,097 +$9,820
Iowa $94,830 $108,054 +$13,160
Indiana $92,460 $99,069 +$15,530
Wisconsin $89,990 $95,637 +$18,000

Environmental Engineer in Illinois: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Illinois?

Environmental engineers in Illinois earn a median of $107,990 per year ($51.92 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Illinois pay environmental engineers well?

At $107,990, Illinois pays 1% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 940 work in the state.

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