How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Illinois?
$56,720a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in Illinois. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.27
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 66,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,120Median: $56,720Highest 10%: $80,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 25th | $44,000 | $21.15 | |
| Median | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 75th | $68,680 | $33.02 | |
| 90th | $80,740 | $38.82 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $61,380 |
| Kankakee, IL | $58,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,020 |
| Champaign, IL | $55,260 |
| St. Louis, MO | $53,930 |
| Rockford, IL | $53,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,820 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,830 |
| Bloomington, IL | $48,070 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance and repair workers.
| 7. New York | $57,790 |
| 8. Connecticut | $57,620 |
| 9. California | $57,000 |
| 10. Illinois | $56,720 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $55,810 |
| 12. Vermont | $55,510 |
| 13. New Jersey | $54,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.27 ($56,720 a year).
Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $56,720 against $49,590 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays maintenance and repair workers the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $61,380 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.