Medical Equipment Repairers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $68,200 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.79
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $101,670
Employed locally 2,310
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $68,200
    75th
    $81,730
    90th
    $101,670

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Repairers salary vs area income 77% Median Medical Equipment Repairers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Equipment Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $125,690
    Springfield, MA $104,990
    Fargo, ND-MN $96,410
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $95,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,100
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $90,640

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlottesville, VA $77,030
    Springfield, IL $75,220
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $73,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $69,560
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $66,280
    Peoria, IL $65,990

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,940
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $89,540
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,960
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $65,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Repairers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in Chicago, IL-IN is $32.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Medical Equipment Repairers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Repairers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 8.9% above the national median of $62,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Equipment Repairers in Chicago?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.