Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians earn $76,520 at the median — $36.79 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $77K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by metro in Illinois
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $84K | +9% | 40 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $79K | +3% | 1,430 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $72K | -5% | 40 |
| Peoria | $65K | -15% | 80 |
| Bloomington | $61K | -20% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $76,520 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,940, and experienced electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians can clear $98,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $77K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,869/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 28.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians salary go in Illinois?
Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians salary is worth about $81,534 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.