Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $64.27 an hour ($133,690 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($109,910). Illinois ranks 9th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.43 | $67,460 |
| 25% of workers | $45.60 | $94,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.27 | $133,690 |
| 75% of workers | $77.14 | $160,450 |
| 90% of workers | $80.16 | $166,740 |
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $146,580 | 850 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for elevator and escalator installers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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