How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Illinois?
$76,200a year
Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in Illinois. That is $36.63 an hour or $6,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.63
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,230Median: $76,200Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $61,120 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $76,200 | $36.63 | |
| 75th | $91,880 | $44.17 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.32 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $77,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $76,780 |
| Chicago, IL | $75,800 |
| Decatur, IL | $75,380 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,780 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,420 |
| Springfield, IL | $73,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $72,790 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,530 |
| Kankakee, IL | $62,410 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial machinery mechanics.
| 4. Alaska | $77,390 |
| 5. Hawaii | $77,330 |
| 6. Washington | $77,220 |
| 7. Illinois | $76,200 |
| 8. Oregon | $75,670 |
| 9. Colorado | $75,600 |
| 10. Arizona | $74,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.63 ($76,200 a year).
Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $76,200 against $64,520 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Illinois rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays industrial machinery mechanics the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $77,400 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.