Auto Mechanic Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median auto mechanic in the Chicago area earns $55,320 a year ($26.60 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 13% above the Illinois median ($49,170). Half of the 20,140 auto mechanics there earn between $39,240 and $78,370.
Median $55,320
10th: $34,52090th: $92,460
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,520 | $34,190 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $39,240 | $38,310 | $38,900 |
| Median | $55,320 | $49,170 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $78,370 | $73,640 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $92,460 | $91,200 | $81,790 |
| Average | $59,320 | $56,680 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 20,140 | 29,510 | 704,640 |
Chicago, IL ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for auto mechanic pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($77,840).
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Check my payAuto mechanic pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $77,840
- San Francisco, CA: $76,030
- Sacramento, CA: $72,020
- San Diego, CA: $64,320
- Riverside, CA: $64,210
- Boston, MA: $63,060
- Los Angeles, CA: $62,820
- Milwaukee, WI: $62,530
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- Maintenance Worker: $58,020
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $75,800
- HVAC Technician: $77,960
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.