How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make in Illinois?
$71,370a year
Median yearly pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics in Illinois. That is $34.31 an hour or $5,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.31
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,990Median: $71,370Highest 10%: $94,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| 25th | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| Median | $71,370 | $34.31 | |
| 75th | $80,870 | $38.88 | |
| 90th | $94,290 | $45.33 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $83,990 |
| Chicago, IL | $74,090 |
| Rockford, IL | $73,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $68,210 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,640 |
| Peoria, IL | $65,150 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $61,670 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,260 |
| Paducah, KY | $56,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mobile heavy equipment mechanics.
| 12. Wyoming | $73,200 |
| 13. Montana | $72,560 |
| 14. Colorado | $71,830 |
| 15. Illinois | $71,370 |
| 16. District of Columbia | $70,780 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $68,570 |
| 18. Maryland | $68,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile heavy equipment mechanic make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $34.31 ($71,370 a year).
Do mobile heavy equipment mechanics make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $71,370 against $65,510 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Illinois rank for mobile heavy equipment mechanic pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays mobile heavy equipment mechanics the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $83,990 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.