How much does an atmospheric make in Chicago?
$82,190a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $39.51 an hour or $6,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.51
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,400Median: $82,190Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| Median | $82,190 | $39.51 | |
| 75th | $113,600 | $54.60 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.75 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for atmospherics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $39.51 ($82,190 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $82,190 against $103,200 nationally, 20% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $87,150, so Chicago pays 6% less.
Where does Chicago rank for atmospheric pay?
35 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.