How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.24
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 25
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 75th | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| 90th | $59,890 | $28.79 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $18.24 ($37,940 a year).
Do photographic process worker and processing machine operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $37,940 against $40,610 nationally, 7% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,940, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for photographic process worker and processing machine operator pay?
17 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,890 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.