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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$70,200
- Decatur$68,820
- Springfield$67,580
- Rockford$65,260
- Peoria$63,660
- Champaign$63,010
- Bloomington$57,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $70,200 | $69,820 | $59,480 | $54,882 | 104 |
| Decatur | $68,820 | $73,410 | $45,640 | $53,979 | 88 |
| Springfield | $67,580 | $64,410 | $50,130 | $53,168 | 93 |
| Rockford | $65,260 | $62,460 | $40,470 | $51,527 | 92 |
| Peoria | $63,660 | $59,900 | $47,140 | $50,321 | 91 |
| Champaign | $63,010 | $61,420 | $47,510 | $49,831 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $57,750 | $59,750 | $47,000 | $45,865 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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