How much does a helper make in Chicago?
$54,830a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $26.36 an hour or $4,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.36
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $54,830Highest 10%: $85,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Median | $54,830 | $26.36 | |
| 75th | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 90th | $85,730 | $41.22 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for helpers.
| St. Louis, MO | $50,650 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $26.36 ($54,830 a year).
Do helpers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $54,830 against $42,670 nationally, 28% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,880, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for helper pay?
3 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,730 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.