Engineering Springfield, IL Pop. 114,394

Electrical Engineer Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median electrical engineer salary in Springfield, IL is $88,919 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 10.5% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$88,919
vs State Avg
$-10,461
vs National
$-15,691
Cost of Living
85%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $57,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,750 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,800
$-10,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,100
$-15,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,750
$-23,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $56,100
25th Percentile $70,550
Median (50th) $88,919
75th Percentile $112,200
90th Percentile $137,700

Electrical Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$112,979
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$111,933
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$99,380
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$85,780
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Springfield

Education

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

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.