How much does a crushing make in Chicago?

$49,860a year

Median yearly pay for crushings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.97 an hour or $4,155 a month.

Hourly: $23.97
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 51 of 120
Jobs in the area: 450

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $40,570Median: $49,860Highest 10%: $75,380

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$40,570	$19.50
25th	$45,890	$22.06
Median	$49,860	$23.97
75th	$58,600	$28.17
90th	$75,380	$36.24

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for crushings.

St. Louis, MO

$48,450

Crushing salary in Illinois Crushing salary in all states

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Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a crushing make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.97 ($49,860 a year).

Do crushings make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $49,860 against $48,540 nationally, 3% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $48,290, so Chicago pays 3% more.

Where does Chicago rank for crushing pay?

51 of 120 metro areas with data.

How much does a crushing make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,380 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.