Occupation is in demand.
Earnings vary by industry and area of the country. The mechanic's level of skill and responsibility also affect wages. In general, mechanics who belong to a union receive higher wages than non-union mechanics.
Industrial machinery mechanics who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Industrial machinery mechanics (SOC 49-9041)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $28.59 | $32.97 | $39.54 |
| Yearly | $59,482 | $68,570 | $82,249 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $21.30 | $22.85 | $32.38 |
| Yearly | $44,298 | $47,523 | $67,355 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $23.69 | $32.53 | $43.81 |
| Yearly | $49,278 | $67,663 | $91,123 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $27.28 | $32.76 | $39.32 |
| Yearly | $56,740 | $68,140 | $81,790 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $32.67 | $37.55 | $52.55 |
| Yearly | $67,947 | $78,094 | $109,298 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $29.19 | $33.76 | $38.84 |
| Yearly | $60,701 | $70,209 | $80,783 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $29.69 | $35.27 | $39.16 |
| Yearly | $61,763 | $73,354 | $81,445 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $30.97 | $32.21 | $43.67 |
| Yearly | $64,419 | $66,991 | $90,835 | |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area | Hourly | $23.75 | $30.63 | $37.24 |
| Yearly | $49,404 | $63,712 | $77,451 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $28.08 | $31.88 | $39.53 |
| Yearly | $58,412 | $66,300 | $82,214 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $25.43 | $30.42 | $38.63 |
| Yearly | $52,884 | $63,266 | $80,356 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $25.46 | $32.01 | $37.61 |
| Yearly | $52,956 | $66,576 | $78,228 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $29.58 | $37.58 | $39.44 |
| Yearly | $61,514 | $78,154 | $82,023 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $25.32 | $29.76 | $34.87 |
| Yearly | $52,681 | $61,897 | $72,519 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $32.97 | $39.54 | $43.70 |
| Yearly | $68,568 | $82,245 | $90,892 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $29.58 | $33.55 | $38.95 |
| Yearly | $61,527 | $69,792 | $81,018 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $23.30 | $30.60 | $31.13 |
| Yearly | $48,459 | $63,666 | $64,752 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $29.99 | $38.25 | $46.65 |
| Yearly | $62,369 | $79,567 | $97,041 | |
| Vermilion County | Hourly | $29.10 | $29.15 | $35.18 |
| Yearly | $60,536 | $60,629 | $73,182 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $28.60 | $32.97 | $38.75 |
| Yearly | $59,497 | $68,567 | $80,590 | |
| United States | Hourly | $25.34 | $30.65 | $37.53 |
| Yearly | $52,710 | $63,760 | $78,070 | |