How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make in Illinois?
$133,700a year
Median yearly pay for elevator and escalator installer and repairers in Illinois. That is $64.27 an hour or $11,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.27
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,460Median: $133,700Highest 10%: $166,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,460 | $32.43 | |
| 25th | $94,850 | $45.60 | |
| Median | $133,700 | $64.27 | |
| 75th | $160,500 | $77.14 | |
| 90th | $166,700 | $80.16 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $146,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $116,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elevator and escalator installer and repairers.
| 6. New Jersey | $137,900 |
| 7. Washington | $137,200 |
| 8. New York | $135,700 |
| 9. Illinois | $133,700 |
| 10. Minnesota | $128,000 |
| 11. Missouri | $126,800 |
| 12. Colorado | $123,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $64.27 ($133,700 a year).
Do elevator and escalator installer and repairers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $133,700 against $109,900 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Illinois rank for elevator and escalator installer and repairer pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 37 states.
Which city in Illinois pays elevator and escalator installer and repairers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $146,600 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.