How much does a coating make in Chicago?
$48,910a year
Median yearly pay for coatings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.51
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 337
- Jobs in the area
- 3,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,670Median: $48,910Highest 10%: $78,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| Median | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| 75th | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| 90th | $78,890 | $37.93 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for coatings.
| Decatur, IL | $50,650 |
| Paducah, KY | $47,580 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,540 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,130 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,870 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,690 |
| Champaign, IL | $45,090 |
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How much does a coating make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.51 ($48,910 a year).
Do coatings make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $48,910 against $48,250 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,000, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for coating pay?
112 of 337 metro areas with data.
How much does a coating make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,890 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.