Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is $18.62 an hour ($38,730 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($39,630). It is 3% lower than the Illinois median ($39,730).
Pay range for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $16.77 | $34,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.62 | $38,730 |
| 75% of workers | $22.51 | $46,820 |
| 90% of workers | $28.83 | $59,960 |
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 (this page) | $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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
Other job titles for this job
Open helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.