Mechanical Engineers in Illinois
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11,790Jobs in Illinois
$111,380Mean annual wage
21st of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,150 | $34.69 |
| 25th percentile | $83,800 | $40.29 |
| Median (50th) | $102,680 | $49.37 |
| 75th percentile | $130,730 | $62.85 |
| 90th percentile | $160,160 | $77.00 |
| Mean | $111,380 | $53.55 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are New Mexico ($152,430), District of Columbia (not a state) ($138,500), California ($136,660); the lowest are Arkansas ($88,340), South Dakota ($95,080), North Dakota ($96,400). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11,790 | $111,380 | $102,680 |
| Iowa | 3,470 | $99,230 | $97,700 |
| Indiana | 8,690 | $104,670 | $99,590 |
| Kentucky | 4,170 | $103,320 | $101,050 |
| Missouri | 4,870 | $101,340 | $99,330 |
| Wisconsin | 7,470 | $96,750 | $95,870 |