Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Illinois
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $49,170 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($50,620)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,510
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,190; the top 10% earn over $91,200. Nationally the range is $34,660 to $81,790.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$133,690 median in Illinois
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,430 median in Illinois
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$81,680 median in Illinois
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,370 median in Illinois
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$79,320 median in Illinois
- Motorcycle Mechanics$41,630 median in Illinois
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Illinois
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in Illinois?
The median is $49,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,190 and the top 10% earn over $91,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for automotive service technicians and mechanics?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $50,620). Living costs are not included.