IL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 17-3029

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Salary in Illinois

Median Annual Salary $78,730 +2% above national average (national: $77,390)
$79,430Mean Annual
$38Median Hourly
1,160Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$78,730
$57,990
10th pct.
$98,180
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$57,990$27.88
25th percentile$66,180$31.82
50th percentile (median)$78,730$37.85
75th percentile$94,480$45.42
90th percentile (top earners)$98,180$47.20
Mean (average)$79,430$38.19

How Illinois Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Illinois
Illinois (current) $78,730
District of Columbia $109,120 +39%
New Mexico $107,310 +36%
Maryland $104,830 +33%
Maine $101,500 +29%
Rhode Island $98,340 +25%
Washington $96,120 +22%
Virginia $95,640 +21%
Hawaii $90,380 +15%

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Related Occupations in Illinois

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,750 12,210
Biological Scientists, All Other $78,600 1,090
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $78,870 2,450
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,430 4,810
Firefighters $79,080 14,510
Accountants and Auditors $79,300 54,690

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary in Illinois?

The mean engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary in Illinois is $79,430 per year. The median (middle) salary is $78,730 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Illinois?

Entry-level engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others (10th percentile) in Illinois typically earn around $57,990 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $66,180 per year.

What is the highest Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary in Illinois?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Illinois make approximately $98,180 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $94,480 per year.

How does the Illinois Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary compare to the national average?

The median engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary in Illinois is $78,730, which is +2% above national average of $77,390.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes