Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is $19.10 an hour ($39,730 a year). About 1,750 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,630). Illinois ranks 25th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $16.77 | $34,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.10 | $39,730 |
| 75% of workers | $23.28 | $48,420 |
| 90% of workers | $28.02 | $58,280 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $42,690 | 60 |
| Rockford | $40,340 | 30 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $38,730 | 1,430 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
- 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: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Helpers--Production Workers | $41,480 |
| Millwrights | $66,640 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $79,320 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $59,300 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $56,720 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $76,200 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $77,410 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $108,120 |
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