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How much does a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make in Chicago?

$43,650a year

Median yearly pay for miscellaneous assembler and fabricators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $20.99 an hour or $3,638 a month.

Hourly
$20.99
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
181 of 381
Jobs in the area
47,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,160Median: $43,650Highest 10%: $61,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,160$16.42
25th$37,210$17.89
Median$43,650$20.99
75th$49,560$23.83
90th$61,580$29.61

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for miscellaneous assembler and fabricators.

Decatur, IL$50,040
Peoria, IL$49,410
Bloomington, IL$47,890
St. Louis, MO$46,570
Rockford, IL$45,670
Davenport, IA$45,470
Champaign, IL$42,730
Springfield, IL$40,130
Kankakee, IL$38,120
Cape Girardeau, MO$37,270
Paducah, KY$36,890
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator salary in Illinois Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator salary in all states

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Plant and System Operator$80,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,500
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $20.99 ($43,650 a year).

Do miscellaneous assembler and fabricators make more in Chicago than the national average?

No: $43,650 against $44,650 nationally, 2% less.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $44,140, so Chicago pays 1% less.

Where does Chicago rank for miscellaneous assembler and fabricator pay?

181 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a miscellaneous assembler and fabricator make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,580 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.