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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,730
Median Annual Salary
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+13.2% vs 2024
$43,040
Mean Salary
$39,730
Median Salary
$19.10
Hourly Rate
1,750 people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $39,730 per year ($3,310/month).
This is 2.1% below the national average of $40,579.
Illinois ranks #25 out of 50 states for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay.
Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 13.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.07
Building and Construction
3.75
Customer and Personal Service
3.67
Public Safety and Security
3.48
English Language
3.47
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(31.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,880 and $48,420.
Median $39,730
P10: $31,200P25: $34,880P75: $48,420P90: $58,280
10th
$31,200
25th
$34,880
Median
$39,730
75th
$48,420
90th
$58,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$34,880
$16.77
$2,906
Median (50th)
$39,730
$19.10
$3,310
75th Percentile
$48,420
$23.28
$4,035
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,280
$28.02
$4,856
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,040 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
Illinois ranks #25 of 50 states
$40,579
National avg. for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois is $39,730 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,040.
What is the salary range for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois?
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $58,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,880 and $48,420.
What is the starting salary for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois?
Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers positions in Illinois typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,750 people are employed as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Illinois is approximately $19.10 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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