Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles earn $47,610 at the median — $22.89 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $48K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $10K spread from bottom to top.
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles salary by metro in Illinois
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $48K | +0% | 180 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles make in Illinois?
The median is $47,610 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,000, and experienced electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles can clear $48,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,161/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 44.5% 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 electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles 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 electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles salary is worth about $50,730 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles 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.