Engineering Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Environmental Engineer Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median environmental engineer salary in Aurora, IL is $91,979 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$91,979
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-4,841
Cost of Living
95%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $60,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $134,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$60,800
$-3,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$93,100
$-4,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$134,900
$-7,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $57,950
25th Percentile $72,200
Median (50th) $91,979
75th Percentile $115,900
90th Percentile $140,600

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$104,566
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$103,597
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$82,297
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$79,392
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Aurora

Education

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

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.