Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Illinois
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $77,020 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,360; the top 10% earn over $121,460. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Illinois
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Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $77,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,360 and the top 10% earn over $121,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 44 (+3% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.