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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, automotive engineering technicians earn a median of $74,010 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$74,010
Bottom 10%
$50,270
Top 10%
$87,180
Employed in Illinois
1,470

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, automotive engineering technicians earn a median of $74,010 — 8% above the national median of $68,730. Locally the range runs $50,270 to $87,180. About 1,470 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #15 of 46 states for automotive engineering technicians pay — roughly the 69th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Louisiana, $100,430) by 36%. State employment of about 1,470 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$68,730
US bottom 10%
$46,940
US top 10%
$100,890

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning

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