How much does a painting make in Chicago?
$33,830a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $16.26 an hour or $2,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.26
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,830Median: $33,830Highest 10%: $64,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| 75th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 90th | $64,090 | $30.81 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| St. Louis, MO | $49,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $16.26 ($33,830 a year).
Do paintings make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $33,830 against $41,600 nationally, 19% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,960, so Chicago pays 19% less.
Where does Chicago rank for painting pay?
36 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,090 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.