How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Illinois?
$49,170a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in Illinois. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,190Median: $49,170Highest 10%: $91,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,190 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $73,640 | $35.40 | |
| 90th | $91,200 | $43.85 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $58,190 |
| Chicago, IL | $55,320 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,110 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,090 |
| Davenport, IA | $47,880 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,880 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,750 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,260 |
| Kankakee, IL | $45,190 |
| Paducah, KY | $43,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 29. Pennsylvania | $49,800 |
| 30. Arizona | $49,570 |
| 31. Indiana | $49,360 |
| 32. Illinois | $49,170 |
| 33. Missouri | $49,160 |
| 34. Georgia | $49,060 |
| 35. Ohio | $48,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.64 ($49,170 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $49,170 against $50,620 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
Illinois ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $58,190 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.