Engineering Springfield, IL Pop. 114,394

Industrial Engineer Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median industrial engineer salary in Springfield, IL is $81,005 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 10.5% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$81,005
vs State Avg
$-9,530
vs National
$-14,295
Cost of Living
85%

Industrial Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level industrial engineer earns around $54,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $120,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,400
$-9,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$81,600
$-14,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$120,700
$-21,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $51,850
25th Percentile $64,600
Median (50th) $81,005
75th Percentile $102,000
90th Percentile $125,800

Industrial Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$102,924
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$101,971
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$90,535
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$78,146
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Industrial Engineer in Springfield

Education

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

Key Skills

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProcess OptimizationAutoCADStatistical AnalysisOperations Research

Job Outlook

Nationally, industrial engineer employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.