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Auto Mechanic Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$49,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.64/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
29,510
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,191 #45 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Illinois, explained

Auto mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $49,170 per year ($23.64 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $34,190, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $91,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $49,170 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $49,170 is worth about $49,191 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #45 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,190
$16.44/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,170
$23.64/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,200
$43.85/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $49,170 $49,191 —
Wisconsin $54,350 $57,761 −$5,180
Iowa $50,510 $57,553 −$1,340
Indiana $49,360 $52,888 −$190
Missouri $49,160 $54,131 +$10
Kentucky $44,890 $49,790 +$4,280

Auto Mechanic in Illinois: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Illinois?

Auto mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $49,170 per year ($23.64 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Illinois pay auto mechanics well?

At $49,170, Illinois pays 3% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 29,510 work in the state.

Auto Mechanic salary in other states

District of Columbia · $68,660 California · $64,980 Colorado · $61,280 Alaska · $60,840 Massachusetts · $60,760 Connecticut · $60,220 Virginia · $59,330 New Hampshire · $59,020 Montana · $58,740 Oregon · $58,520 Delaware · $58,410 Minnesota · $58,390

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