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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$64,340/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.93/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
11,320
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,367 #28 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Illinois, explained

Diesel mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $64,340 per year ($30.93 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $44,760, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $97,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $64,340 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $64,340 is worth about $64,367 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #28 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,760
$21.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,340
$30.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,670
$46.96/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $64,340 $64,367 —
Wisconsin $62,450 $66,369 +$1,890
Indiana $60,610 $64,942 +$3,730
Iowa $59,680 $68,002 +$4,660
Missouri $59,360 $65,362 +$4,980
Kentucky $55,480 $61,536 +$8,860

Diesel Mechanic in Illinois: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Illinois?

Diesel mechanics in Illinois earn a median of $64,340 per year ($30.93 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Illinois pay diesel mechanics well?

At $64,340, Illinois pays 4% above the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 11,320 work in the state.

Diesel Mechanic salary in other states

Hawaii · $80,080 Washington · $77,900 Alaska · $75,580 Maryland · $74,790 California · $73,950 Massachusetts · $73,270 New Jersey · $72,340 New Hampshire · $71,390 Colorado · $70,480 New York · $70,100 Nevada · $68,410 Connecticut · $67,300

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