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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments earn $60,420 at the median — $29.05 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$60K
Median annual
$29.05/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$104K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in Illinois?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,966/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,407/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$64,379/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,559/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $38,920, 25th percentile $44,340, median $60,420, 75th percentile $86,610, 90th percentile $103,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$44KMedian$60K75th$87K90th$104K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $38,920, 25th percentile $44,340, median $60,420, 75th percentile $86,610, 90th percentile $103,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $65K spread from bottom to top.

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary by metro in Illinois

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Peoria$62K+2%30
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$60K+0%380

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments make in Illinois?

The median is $60,420 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,920, and experienced electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments can clear $103,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in Illinois?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,966/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 35.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment salary go in Illinois?

Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment salary is worth about $64,379 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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