SOC 49-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Door Repairers — Chicago
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Chicago, IL comes to $65,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $55,720 by 16.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Chicago, IL comes to $65,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $55,720 by 16.8%. Pay ranges from under $49,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,300 to $72,850.
Within the state, Peoria records the highest median at $57,320. Of the 716 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 351st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,560 | −11.1% |
| 25th | $51,300 | −7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $65,090 | +16.8% |
| 75th | $72,850 | +30.7% |
| 90th | $72,850 | +30.7% |
| Mean | $64,420 | +15.6% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peoria | $57,320 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chicago sit close to the national average, so $65,090 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,090US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,090 a year, 16.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,560 to $72,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Peoria, at $57,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Door Repairers in Chicago, IL?
The median annual wage is $65,090, or $31.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,720, so pay in Chicago, IL is 16.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chicago, IL earns more than $72,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Peoria, at $57,320 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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