Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics Salary in Illinois
Also called: Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $71,370 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($65,510)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,470
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,990; the top 10% earn over $94,290. Nationally the range is $46,820 to $94,460.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Motorcycle Mechanics$41,630 median in Illinois
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,720 median in Illinois
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,340 median in Illinois
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$104,440 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics pay in Illinois
How much do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make in Illinois?
The median is $71,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,990 and the top 10% earn over $94,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for mobile heavy equipment mechanics?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $65,510). Living costs are not included.