Aerospace Engineer Salary in Illinois
Based on 280+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$122,540
$58.913/hr
vs National Average
$126,293
-3.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $196K
280 employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Aerospace Engineer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,390 |
| 25th percentile | $98,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $122,540 |
| 75th percentile | $175,140 |
| 90th percentile | $195,750 |
Historical Salary Trend — Aerospace Engineer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,750 |
| 2023 | $116,520 |
| 2024 | $122,540 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,750 | $112,679 |
| 2023 | $116,520 | $121,877 |
| 2024 | $122,540 | $126,293 |