The median annual wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Illinois is $78,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,430.
Pay spans roughly $57,990 at the 10th percentile to $98,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.85 per hour. An estimated 1,160 people work as engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $78,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.85 |
| 10th percentile | $57,990 |
| 90th percentile | $98,180 |
| Employment | 1,160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.