Industrial maintenance schools in Illinois
We found 36 schools offering industrial maintenance & mechatronics training in Illinois, with campuses in Moline, Chicago, Glen Ellyn, and Grayslake and more. Industrial maintenance technicians in Illinois earn a median $76,200 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 36
- Public colleges
- 34
- Median pay in IL
- $76,200
- Cities with schools
- 14
Industrial maintenance schools by city
- Chicago (9 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (10 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (7 within 30 mi)
- Rockford (3 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (11 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (6 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (11 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (7 within 30 mi)
- Lombard (11 within 30 mi)
- Belleville (3 within 30 mi)
- DeKalb (5 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (7 within 30 mi)
- Edwardsville (4 within 30 mi)
- Godfrey (4 within 30 mi)
What industrial maintenance technicians earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Industrial maintenance technician salary in IllinoisHow to become an industrial maintenance technician
- Median pay
- $76,200
- $36.63 an hour
- Typical range
- $49,230–$102,590
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 12,100
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +17.8%
- 44,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many industrial maintenance & mechatronics schools are in Illinois?
We list 36 schools in Illinois with industrial maintenance & mechatronics programs: 34 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Moline, Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Grayslake, and Palos Hills.
Are there community college industrial maintenance & mechatronics programs in Illinois?
Yes. 34 public colleges in Illinois offer industrial maintenance & mechatronics. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does industrial maintenance & mechatronics school cost in Illinois?
Among the 35 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $27,060. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do industrial maintenance technicians make in Illinois?
The median pay for industrial maintenance technicians in Illinois is $76,200 a year, and most earn between $49,230 and $102,590, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a industrial maintenance & mechatronics school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Industrial maintenance schools in other states
- California (60)
- North Carolina (44)
- Tennessee (33)
- Texas (33)
- Ohio (30)
- Michigan (25)
- Alabama (22)
- Florida (22)
- Georgia (22)
- Arkansas (21)
- Virginia (20)
- Pennsylvania (18)
- Washington (17)
- Kentucky (16)
- Missouri (16)
- South Carolina (16)