Industrial maintenance schools in Chicago, IL

9 schools within 30 miles of Chicago, IL offer industrial maintenance & mechatronics programs, and one is in Chicago itself. Industrial maintenance technicians in Illinois earn a median $76,200 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
9
Closest
6 mi
Public colleges
7
Median pay in IL
$76,200

9 industrial maintenance & mechatronics schools within 30 mi of Chicago, IL

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  1. City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College

    Chicago, IL · 5.9 mi · Public

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +4

  2. Triton College

    River Grove, IL · 9.7 mi · Public

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +18

  3. Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills, IL · 13 mi · Public

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15

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  5. Oakton College

    Des Plaines, IL · 19 mi · Public

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  6. College of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn, IL · 20 mi · Public

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights, IL · 22 mi · Public

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  8. Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc

    Lisle, IL · 22 mi · Private

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +1

  9. Chicago Professional Center

    Prospect Heights, IL · 22 mi · Private

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • HVAC technician

  10. William Rainey Harper College

    Palatine, IL · 26 mi · Public

    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +20

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

What are the closest industrial maintenance & mechatronics schools to Chicago?

The closest are City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College (Chicago, 6 mi), Triton College (River Grove, 10 mi), and Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, 13 mi). In total, 9 schools within 30 miles teach industrial maintenance & mechatronics.

How much do industrial maintenance & mechatronics programs near Chicago cost?

For the 8 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,829 to $27,060. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do industrial maintenance technicians make near Chicago?

Across Illinois, the median pay is $76,200 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.

How do I choose a industrial maintenance & mechatronics school in Chicago?

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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