The median annual wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $89,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $94,930.
Pay spans roughly $46,850 at the 10th percentile to $127,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $43.25 per hour. An estimated 2,570 people work as aircraft mechanics and service technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $89,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $94,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $43.25 |
| 10th percentile | $46,850 |
| 90th percentile | $127,780 |
| Employment | 2,570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.