Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Illinois
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $81,680 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($79,870)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,370
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,460; the top 10% earn over $130,950. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $128,890.
States ranked near Illinois
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $81,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,460 and the top 10% earn over $130,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for aircraft mechanics and service technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $79,870). Living costs are not included.