How much does a helpers--production worker make in Chicago?
$41,480a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $19.94 an hour or $3,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.94
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 3,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $41,480Highest 10%: $50,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $39,340 | $18.91 | |
| Median | $41,480 | $19.94 | |
| 75th | $45,970 | $22.10 | |
| 90th | $50,660 | $24.36 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.
| Davenport, IA | $46,710 |
| Rockford, IL | $41,240 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,190 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,270 |
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How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $19.94 ($41,480 a year).
Do helpers--production workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $41,480 against $39,070 nationally, 6% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,480, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for helpers--production worker pay?
114 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,660 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.