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Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Illinois earned a median of $76,200 a year ($36.63 an hour) in May 2025, 18% above the national median of $64,520; 12,100 were employed there, ranking #7 of 52 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 | $76,200 | $64,520 |
| Mean annual wage | $76,250 | $68,460 |
| Median hourly wage | $36.63 | $31.02 |
| 10th percentile | $49,230 | $46,120 |
| 25th percentile | $61,120 | $55,010 |
| 75th percentile | $91,880 | $78,780 |
| 90th percentile | $102,590 | $95,170 |
| Employment | 12,100 | 439,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.984 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.70 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.