Electronics Engineers in Illinois
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Projected employment for Electronics Engineers in Illinois is growing faster than average.
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Electronics Engineers in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Electronics Engineers Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 2,800 Electronics Engineers working in the state.
There were 3,290 Electronics Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 490 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,350 Electronics Engineers working in it, which means Illinois has more Electronics Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Electronics Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 7.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 3.7%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 230 annual Electronics Engineers job openings in Illinois, and 3,400 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 9,200 annual jobs and 141,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Electronics Engineers Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Electronics Engineers ranged from $66,440 to $136,440 with $95,480 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $31.94 to $65.59. The median hourly rate was $45.91.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $46.79 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.88.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Electronics Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Electronics Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 2,260 | $96,740 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 1,080 | $97,910 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 80 | $70,210 |
| Rockford, IL | 30 | $71,260 |
Top States for Electronics Engineers Employment
View the list below to see where most Electronics Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29,210 | $122,050 |
| Texas | 13,000 | $112,520 |
| Colorado | 5,630 | $99,270 |
| Oregon | 5,480 | $86,520 |
| Georgia | 5,030 | $94,120 |
| Arizona | 5,020 | $88,890 |
| Virginia | 4,940 | $113,430 |
| Florida | 4,610 | $93,280 |
| Maryland | 4,190 | $123,220 |
| Michigan | 4,020 | $88,180 |
| Massachusetts | 3,830 | $116,580 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,760 | $96,340 |
| New York | 3,630 | $93,230 |
| Ohio | 3,560 | $95,690 |
| Washington | 3,270 | $106,910 |
| New Jersey | 3,160 | $113,030 |
| Illinois | 2,800 | $95,480 |
| North Carolina | 2,790 | $92,940 |
| Indiana | 2,380 | $88,210 |
| Oklahoma | 1,800 | $92,220 |
Below are the states where Electronics Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $126,280 |
| Rhode Island | $124,990 |
| Maryland | $123,220 |
| California | $122,050 |
| Massachusetts | $116,580 |
| New Mexico | $113,440 |
| Virginia | $113,430 |
| New Jersey | $113,030 |
| Texas | $112,520 |
| Alabama | $108,230 |
Related Careers in IL
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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