Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,790 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $81,160
Employed locally 2,290
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $39,180
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $64,980
    90th
    $81,160

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,840
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,980
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Northwest Illinois is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,180.