How much does a grinding make in Chicago?

$46,420a year

Median yearly pay for grindings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,868 a month.

Hourly: $22.32
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 78 of 184
Jobs in the area: 3,110

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,720Median: $46,420Highest 10%: $70,970

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,720	$18.13
25th	$40,810	$19.62
Median	$46,420	$22.32
75th	$56,100	$26.97
90th	$70,970	$34.12

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for grindings.

Peoria, IL	$49,300
Davenport, IA	$47,170
St. Louis, MO	$46,230
Rockford, IL	$44,580

Grinding salary in Illinois Grinding salary in all states

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$79,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$76,500
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinding make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.32 ($46,420 a year).

Do grindings make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $46,420 against $46,550 nationally, 0% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $46,180, so Chicago pays 1% more.

Where does Chicago rank for grinding pay?

78 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does a grinding make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,970 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.