verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$81,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.27/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
3,370
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,714 #23 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Illinois, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $81,680 per year ($39.27 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $46,460, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $130,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $81,680 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $81,680 is worth about $81,714 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #23 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,460
$22.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,680
$39.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,950
$62.96/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $81,680 $81,714
Wisconsin $73,930 $78,570 +$7,750
Missouri $71,470 $78,697 +$10,210
Iowa $69,890 $79,636 +$11,790
Kentucky $67,920 $75,334 +$13,760
Indiana $63,400 $67,932 +$18,280

Aircraft Mechanic in Illinois: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Illinois?

Aircraft mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $81,680 per year ($39.27 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Illinois pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $81,680, Illinois pays 2% above the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 3,370 work in the state.

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