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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$79,370
+4.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.16
 
10th Percentile
$51,360
Entry level
90th Percentile
$121,460
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Illinois earn between $51,360 and $121,460, with a mean of $79,370. The national average for this role is $76,352.

$79,370 mean
10th Percentile$51,36090th Percentile$121,460

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$79,370
National Average$76,352
Louisiana$119,750
Rhode Island$94,080
New Mexico$92,890
Missouri$91,740
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.