How much does a maintenance worker make in Illinois?
$59,300a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in Illinois. That is $28.51 an hour or $4,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.51
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,190Median: $59,300Highest 10%: $92,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,190 | $20.76 | |
| 25th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| Median | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| 75th | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| 90th | $92,060 | $44.26 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $71,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 27. West Virginia | $60,020 |
| 28. Michigan | $59,590 |
| 29. Maryland | $59,570 |
| 30. Illinois | $59,300 |
| 31. Ohio | $59,280 |
| 32. Texas | $59,280 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $58,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.51 ($59,300 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $59,300 against $60,850 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for maintenance worker pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays maintenance workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $71,840 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.