As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Device Engineer in Chicago, IL is $89,460, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,720 weekly, or $7,455 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Device Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Device Engineer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $74,846 to $99,106. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,811) and 75th percentile ($94,509), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,106 per year. This $12,698 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Medical Device Engineer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Medical Device Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medical Device Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $74,846 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $81,811 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $89,460 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $94,509 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $99,106 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
25% $81,811 10% $74,846 90% $99,106 75% $94,509 $89,460 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Medical Device Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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