Salary guide, May 2025
Maintenance Technician B pay in Illinois
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The median annual wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Illinois was $76,200 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $61,120 and $91,880.
The Illinois median is $11,680 above the national median of $64,520, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance Technician B is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about illinois?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,230 | $61,120 | $76,200 | $91,880 | $102,590 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.67 | $29.39 | $36.63 | $44.17 | $49.32 |
BLS estimated 12,100 workers employed in this occupation in Illinois. Location quotient: 0.7.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,120 | $55,010 | $64,520 | $78,780 | $95,170 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.17 | $26.45 | $31.02 | $37.88 | $45.76 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $57,920 | $66,770 | $80,090 |
| May 2025 | $61,120 | $76,200 | $91,880 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Illinois. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $75,380 | $67,380 to $84,180 |
| Bloomington, IL | $77,400 | $62,060 to $101,070 |
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