Medical Equipment Repairers Salary in Illinois
The median pay for a medical equipment repairers in Illinois is $62,180/year ($29.89/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $62K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level medical equipment repairers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $67K spread from bottom to top.
Medical Equipment Repairers salary by metro in Illinois
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $68K | +10% | 2,310 |
| Peoria | $66K | +6% | 130 |
| Rockford | $53K | -15% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do medical equipment repairers make in Illinois?
The median is $62,180 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,400, and experienced medical equipment repairers can clear $98,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,077/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 34.5% 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 medical equipment repairers 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 medical equipment repairers salary is worth about $66,255 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do medical equipment repairers 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.