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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Illinois

The median biomedical engineer salary in Illinois is $95,694 per year, which is 5% below the national median of $100,730.

Median Salary

$95,694

vs National

$-5,036

State Rank

#24 of 50

Cost of Living

95%

Biomedical Engineer Salary in Illinois by Experience

In Illinois, an entry-level biomedical engineer earns around $61,750, while experienced professionals earn up to $140,600 per year. The cost of living index in Illinois is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$61,750

$-3,250 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$96,900

$-5,100 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$140,600

$-7,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Illinois

Percentile	IL Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$58,900	$62,000	$-3,100
25th Percentile	$75,050	$79,000	$-3,950
Median (50th)	$95,694	$100,730	$-5,036
75th Percentile	$119,700	$126,000	$-6,300
90th Percentile	$148,200	$156,000	$-7,800

Biomedical Engineer Salary by City in Illinois

The largest employment areas for biomedical engineers in Illinois include Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and Rockford. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Chicago, IL

$107,781

Pop. 2,693,976 · COL 107%

Aurora, IL

$95,694

Pop. 197,757 · COL 95%

Naperville, IL

$108,788

Pop. 149,540 · COL 108%

Rockford, IL

$82,599

Pop. 148,655 · COL 82%

Springfield, IL

$85,621

Pop. 114,394 · COL 85%

How to Become a Biomedical Engineer in Illinois

Education

Most biomedical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Illinois has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Medical DevicesCAD/CAMFDA RegulationsBiomechanicsMATLABClinical Research

Job Outlook in Illinois

Nationally, biomedical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Illinois's demand may vary based on local industry trends.