Springfield engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Springfield, IL metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$100,764
Springfield
Top earners
$154,502
Higher end
vs national
-16% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
IL
Illinois
Engineers in the Springfield, IL metro earn an estimated $100,764, -16% vs national, with top earners near $154,502. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Springfield
Estimated pay for each discipline in Springfield. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $133,110 | $204,360 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $114,010 | $178,190 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $114,010 | $178,190 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $114,010 | $178,190 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $114,010 | $178,190 | Estimate | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $102,710 | $164,350 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $102,710 | $164,350 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $102,710 | $164,350 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $102,710 | $164,350 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $102,710 | $164,350 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $102,710 | $164,350 | Estimate | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $102,330 | $158,490 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $99,320 | $151,610 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,240 | $139,290 | Verified | ||
| Environmental Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $95,990 | $110,390 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $82,510 | $129,870 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$133,110
90th
$204,360
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$114,010
90th
$178,190
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$114,010
90th
$178,190
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$114,010
90th
$178,190
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$114,010
90th
$178,190
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$102,710
90th
$164,350
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,710
90th
$164,350
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,710
90th
$164,350
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,710
90th
$164,350
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,710
90th
$164,350
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,710
90th
$164,350
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$102,330
90th
$158,490
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$99,320
90th
$151,610
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,240
90th
$139,290
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Environmental Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$95,990
90th
$110,390
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$82,510
90th
$129,870
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What affects engineering pay in Springfield
- ▹Local market. Springfield pay runs -16% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Illinois statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Springfield, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Springfield — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 7 engineering occupations in Springfield, IL, weighted by local employment (1,540 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →