How much does a cutting make in Chicago?
$50,770a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.41 an hour or $4,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.41
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 6,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,420Median: $50,770Highest 10%: $77,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 25th | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| Median | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 75th | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| 90th | $77,370 | $37.20 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| St. Louis, MO | $52,630 |
| Davenport, IA | $49,430 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,560 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,030 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,940 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,280 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,470 |
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How much does a cutting make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.41 ($50,770 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $50,770 against $46,330 nationally, 10% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,990, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for cutting pay?
41 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,370 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.