Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Illinois
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Illinois was $163,610 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $133,070 and $200,190.
The Illinois median is $7,660 below the national median of $171,270, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about illinois?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $112,090 | $133,070 | $163,610 | $200,190 | $231,880 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.89 | $63.98 | $78.66 | $96.24 | $111.48 |
BLS estimated 8,900 workers employed in this occupation in Illinois. Location quotient: 1.03.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120,810 | $139,360 | $171,270 | $212,500 | $262,760 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.08 | $67.00 | $82.34 | $102.16 | $126.33 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $127,740 | $157,480 | $181,630 |
| May 2025 | $133,070 | $163,610 | $200,190 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, Illinois. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $183,860 | $149,100 to $210,420 |
| Bloomington, IL | $133,260 | $130,690 to $166,920 |
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