May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $102,070, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$102,070
Mean annual salary
$109,570
Employment estimate
6,900
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,070 |
| Mean annual salary | $109,570 |
| 10th percentile | $66,900 |
| 25th percentile | $83,140 |
| 50th percentile | $102,070 |
| 75th percentile | $130,310 |
| 90th percentile | $157,720 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $102,070
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 2.0%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Chicago, IL earn 2.0% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $83,140–$130,310.
- BLS estimates employment at 6,900 workers in this metro area.