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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Illinois earned a median of $49,170 a year ($23.64 an hour) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $50,620; 29,510 were employed there, ranking #32 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $49,170 | $50,620 |
| Mean annual wage | $56,680 | $56,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.64 | $24.34 |
| 10th percentile | $34,190 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,310 | $38,900 |
| 75th percentile | $73,640 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $91,200 | $81,790 |
| Employment | 29,510 | 704,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.84 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.07 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.