How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make in Illinois?
$81,680a year
Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians in Illinois. That is $39.27 an hour or $6,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.27
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,460Median: $81,680Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| 25th | $57,720 | $27.75 | |
| Median | $81,680 | $39.27 | |
| 75th | $126,500 | $60.82 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $62.96 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,600 |
| Peoria, IL | $68,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,860 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians.
| 16. Virginia | $82,200 |
| 17. Colorado | $82,080 |
| 18. Minnesota | $81,980 |
| 19. Illinois | $81,680 |
| 20. Tennessee | $81,040 |
| 21. Ohio | $80,570 |
| 22. Kansas | $80,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.27 ($81,680 a year).
Do aircraft mechanic and service technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $81,680 against $79,870 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for aircraft mechanic and service technician pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays aircraft mechanic and service technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.