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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$100,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.34/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
18,640
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,582 #45 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Illinois, explained

Industrial engineers in Illinois earn a median of $100,540 per year ($48.34 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $73,780, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $155,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $100,540 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $100,540 is worth about $100,582 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #45 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,780
$35.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,540
$48.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,650
$74.83/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $100,540 $100,582
Missouri $99,290 $109,330 +$1,250
Iowa $97,690 $111,312 +$2,850
Indiana $97,480 $104,448 +$3,060
Wisconsin $96,980 $103,066 +$3,560
Kentucky $96,820 $107,388 +$3,720

Industrial Engineer in Illinois: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Illinois?

Industrial engineers in Illinois earn a median of $100,540 per year ($48.34 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Illinois pay industrial engineers well?

At $100,540, Illinois pays 2% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 18,640 work in the state.

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