Industrial maintenance schools in Rockford, IL
3 schools within 30 miles of Rockford, IL offer industrial maintenance & mechatronics programs, and one is in Rockford itself. Industrial maintenance technicians in Illinois earn a median $76,200 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 5 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in IL
- $76,200
3 industrial maintenance & mechatronics schools within 30 mi of Rockford, IL
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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL · 4.8 mi · Public
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- Electrician
- Welding
- +13
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · 23 mi · Public
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL · 24 mi · Public
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +10
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 Rockford?
The closest are Rock Valley College (Rockford, 5 mi), Blackhawk Technical College (Janesville, 23 mi), and Kishwaukee College (Malta, 24 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach industrial maintenance & mechatronics.
How much do industrial maintenance & mechatronics programs near Rockford cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,574 to $9,330. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do industrial maintenance technicians make near Rockford?
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 Rockford?
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.