Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $27.27 an hour ($56,720 a year). About 66,600 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($49,590). Illinois ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.36 | $36,120 |
| 25% of workers | $21.15 | $44,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.27 | $56,720 |
| 75% of workers | $33.02 | $68,680 |
| 90% of workers | $38.82 | $80,740 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $61,380 | 1,350 |
| Kankakee | $58,400 | 520 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $58,020 | 45,710 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $55,260 | 1,290 |
| Rockford | $53,610 | 1,980 |
| Peoria | $50,820 | 1,680 |
| Springfield | $48,950 | 930 |
| Bloomington | $48,070 | 710 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 148,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $99,950 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $76,200 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $71,370 |
| Millwrights | $66,640 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $59,430 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $39,730 |
| Power Plant Operators | $104,440 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $49,630 |
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