Illinois Median
$56,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $50,990
State Rank
#13 of 50
1,730 employed here
How much does a Home Appliance Repairer make in Illinois?
Home Appliance Repairers in Illinois take home a median of $56,860 annually — roughly $27.34 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $50,990.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $37,630 while the top 10% make $78,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,170 and $66,380 a year.
Home Appliance Repairer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,630 | $18.09 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,170 | $23.16 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $56,860 | $27.34 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $66,380 | $31.91 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,370 | $37.68 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories for Home Appliance Repairer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Home Appliance Repairer salary in other states
Massachusetts $70,750New York $65,190Alaska $63,950Connecticut $62,380Minnesota $61,360Virginia $59,820Vermont $58,750California $58,480Hawaii $58,300Washington $58,110Maryland $57,860Florida $57,280New Jersey $55,450New Hampshire $53,640Delaware $53,390Wisconsin $52,440Colorado $52,220Michigan $52,160Pennsylvania $51,990Oregon $51,160Alabama $50,190Rhode Island $50,170Kentucky $49,710Tennessee $49,580Georgia $49,500Utah $49,350Louisiana $49,240North Dakota $48,720Texas $48,630Missouri $48,530Nevada $48,070Arizona $47,800South Carolina $47,460South Dakota $47,340Ohio $47,300North Carolina $47,270Montana $47,130Indiana $47,080Maine $46,500Idaho $45,650Nebraska $45,620Iowa $44,090Wyoming $43,630Oklahoma $40,210Kansas $38,840Arkansas $38,680New Mexico $37,440Mississippi $35,890West Virginia $35,720
Working as a Home Appliance Repairer in Illinois
Nationally, about 32,000 people work as Home Appliance Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($56,860) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Home Appliance Repairer make in Illinois?
The median Home Appliance Repairer salary in Illinois is $56,860 per year, or about $27.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,630 at the entry level to $78,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Home Appliance Repairers about 12% more than the national median of $50,990. Illinois ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Home Appliance Repairers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $56,860 a year. About 1,730 Home Appliance Repairers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.