Maintenance and Repair Workers Salary in Illinois
Maintenance and Repair Workers in Illinois earn a median of $56,720 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($49,590)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 66,600
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,120; the top 10% earn over $80,740. Nationally the range is $35,350 to $77,180.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,370 median in Illinois
- Rail Car Repairers$84,570 median in Illinois
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$79,320 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,730 median in Illinois
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$133,690 median in Illinois
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,980 median in Illinois
Maintenance and Repair Workers pay in Illinois
How much do maintenance and repair workers make in Illinois?
The median is $56,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,120 and the top 10% earn over $80,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for maintenance and repair workers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $49,590). Living costs are not included.