Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Illinois
Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $76,200 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($64,520)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,100
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,230; the top 10% earn over $102,590. Nationally the range is $46,120 to $95,170.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,300 median in Illinois
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$79,320 median in Illinois
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$104,440 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,370 median in Illinois
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$81,680 median in Illinois
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54,180 median in Illinois
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Illinois
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make in Illinois?
The median is $76,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,230 and the top 10% earn over $102,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for industrial machinery mechanics?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $64,520). Living costs are not included.