Materials Engineer Salary in Illinois
Based on 180+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$105,980
$50.952/hr
vs National Average
$104,882
+1.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $174K
180 employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,040 |
| 25th percentile | $78,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,980 |
| 75th percentile | $129,630 |
| 90th percentile | $173,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,780 |
| 2023 | $98,060 |
| 2024 | $105,980 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,780 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $98,060 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $105,980 | $104,882 |