The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Illinois is $50,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,780.
Pay spans roughly $33,790 at the 10th percentile to $84,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.25 per hour. An estimated 26,710 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $50,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.25 |
| 10th percentile | $33,790 |
| 90th percentile | $84,720 |
| Employment | 26,710 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.