Maintenance Mechanics Salary in Illinois

How much does a Maintenance Mechanics make in Illinois?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Mechanics in Illinois is $58,679 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Maintenance Mechanics's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,686
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,946 to $66,011
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,816
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Maintenance Mechanics Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,011 $5,501 $1,269 $32
Average $58,679 $4,890 $1,128 $28
25th Percentile $51,946 $4,329 $999 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Mechanics Salaries

A Maintenance Mechanics's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Maintenance Mechanics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Mechanics's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,078
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,082
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,068
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,089
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,440
Levels Salary
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanics$54,078
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Mechanics$60,082
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanics$67,068
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanics$77,089
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanics$83,440
$54,078 0 yr
$60,082 < 2 yrs
$67,068 2-4 yrs
$77,089 5-8 yrs
$83,440 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Mechanics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $54,091
  • Saint Peter: $54,016
  • Salem: $54,222

Maintenance Mechanics Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Maintenance Mechanics roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Maintenance Mechanics positions in Telecom or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Maintenance Mechanics as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Maintenance Mechanics

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$82,151$39.040%
Pharmaceuticals$76,283$37.030%
Internet$73,349$35.025%
Financial Services$70,415$34.020%
Energy & Utilities$67,481$32.015%

Maintenance Mechanics Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Mechanics's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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