Engineering Springfield, IL Pop. 114,394

Chemical Engineer Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median chemical engineer salary in Springfield, IL is $90,321 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 10.5% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$90,321
vs State Avg
$-10,626
vs National
$-15,939
Cost of Living
85%

Chemical Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level chemical engineer earns around $59,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $137,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$59,500
$-10,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$91,800
$-16,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$137,700
$-24,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $57,800
25th Percentile $71,400
Median (50th) $90,321
75th Percentile $117,300
90th Percentile $146,200

Chemical Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$114,761
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$113,698
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$100,947
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$87,133
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Chemical Engineer in Springfield

Education

Most chemical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Springfield and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Process EngineeringChemical ProcessesASPENSafety EngineeringQuality ControlThermodynamics

Job Outlook

Nationally, chemical engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.