How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Chicago?
$49,570a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.83 an hour or $4,131 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.83
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,730Median: $49,570Highest 10%: $78,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| Median | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 75th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| 90th | $78,080 | $37.54 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $48,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.83 ($49,570 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,570 against $45,950 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,570, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
22 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,080 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.