Home Appliance Repairers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for home appliance repairers is $28.73 an hour ($59,750 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$28.73Median hourly pay
$49,330–$69,340Middle half of workers, yearly
1,430People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($50,990). It is 5% higher than the Illinois median ($56,860).

Pay range for home appliance repairers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.51$40,590
25% of workers$23.72$49,330
Half of workers (median)$28.73$59,750
75% of workers$33.34$69,340
90% of workers$37.92$78,870

Home Appliance Repairers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$59,7501,430
Springfield$47,36040
Bloomington$46,02050

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for home appliance repairers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Medical Equipment Repairers$68,580
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Other job titles for this job

Electric Tool RepairerAir-conditioner Window Unit InstallerAc Window Unit InstallerAir-conditioner Window Unit ServicerAc Window Unit ServicerAppliance AdjusterAppliance AdvisorAppliance InstallerAppliance MechanicAppliance Repair MechanicAppliance Repair Service ConsultantAppliance Repair Technician

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Source: 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.