As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plant Engineer in Albany, IL is $85,358, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,642 weekly, or $7,113 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plant Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Plant Engineer in Albany, IL vary widely, spanning from $71,997 to $97,756. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,364) and 75th percentile ($91,847), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,756 per year. This $13,483 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Standard Operating Procedures or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Albany Plant Engineer often earn 7.7% lower than national averages. 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
Plant Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $71,997 Albany, IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $78,364 Albany, IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $85,358 Albany, IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $91,847 Albany, IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plant Engineer Salary $97,756 Albany, IL July 01, 2026
25% $78,364 10% $71,997 90% $97,756 75% $91,847 $85,358 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Albany, Illinois    Albany is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 891 at the 2010 census, down from 895 in 2000. Albany is located ....More

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