How much does a molding make in Chicago?

$45,590a year

Median yearly pay for moldings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,799 a month.

Hourly: $21.92
Vs. national median: +3%
Rank among cities: 87 of 223
Jobs in the area: 7,910

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,090Median: $45,590Highest 10%: $62,370

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,090	$17.35
25th	$38,940	$18.72
Median	$45,590	$21.92
75th	$50,080	$24.08
90th	$62,370	$29.99

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for moldings.

Davenport, IA	$60,430
Peoria, IL	$56,720
Champaign, IL	$46,600
Rockford, IL	$44,880
St. Louis, MO	$44,370

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$115,800
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$111,400
Gas Plant Operator	$102,800
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$101,600
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
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$69,400
Model Maker	$68,890

Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molding make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.92 ($45,590 a year).

Do moldings make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $45,590 against $44,350 nationally, 3% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $45,500, so Chicago pays 0% more.

Where does Chicago rank for molding pay?

87 of 223 metro areas with data.

How much does a molding make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,370 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.