Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Illinois
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Illinois earn an average of $88,650 a year. That is $3,910 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $84,740. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $101,600.
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Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84,740 | $40.74 |
| Illinois | $88,650 | $42.62 |
| Kentucky | $81,330 | $39.10 |
| Wisconsin | $74,310 | $35.73 |
| Missouri | $70,700 | $33.99 |
| Indiana | $66,000 | $31.73 |
| Iowa | $63,880 | $30.71 |
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Questions and answers
How much do aircraft mechanics and service technicians make in Illinois?
The average is $88,650 a year, and the median is $81,680. That is $3,910 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $84,740.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$42.62 an hour on average; the median is $39.27.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($101,600), followed by St. Louis, MO-IL ($75,620). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($59,760).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #13 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.