Maintenance Worker Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median maintenance worker in the Chicago area earns $58,020 a year ($27.89 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($49,590) and 2% above the Illinois median ($56,720). Half of the 45,710 maintenance workers there earn between $45,070 and $72,100.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,870 | $36,120 | $35,350 |
| 25th percentile | $45,070 | $44,000 | $40,840 |
| Median | $58,020 | $56,720 | $49,590 |
| 75th percentile | $72,100 | $68,680 | $62,620 |
| 90th percentile | $82,320 | $80,740 | $77,180 |
| Average | $58,910 | $57,650 | $53,780 |
| Jobs | 45,710 | 66,600 | 1,529,700 |
Chicago, IL ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for maintenance worker pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($63,630).
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- San Francisco, CA: $63,630
- San Jose, CA: $63,220
- Seattle, WA: $60,760
- Minneapolis, MN: $60,470
- Boston, MA: $59,670
- New York, NY: $59,550
- Portland, OR: $58,760
- Hartford, CT: $58,670
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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.