Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $51,980 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $75,130
Employed locally 1,400
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $51,980
    75th
    $64,370
    90th
    $75,130

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 81% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,050
    Decatur, IL $57,830
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $56,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,810
    Peoria, IL $55,370

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,730
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,250
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,630
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Champaign, IL is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Champaign, IL is 6.9% above the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Champaign?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.