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How much does a pourer and caster make in Chicago?

$61,680a year

Median yearly pay for pourer and casters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,140 a month.

Hourly
$29.65
Vs. national median
+19%
Rank among cities
4 of 15
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,380Median: $61,680Highest 10%: $65,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,380$23.74
25th$55,540$26.70
Median$61,680$29.65
75th$61,700$29.66
90th$65,010$31.25

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pourer and caster make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.65 ($61,680 a year).

Do pourer and casters make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $61,680 against $51,810 nationally, 19% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $57,200, so Chicago pays 8% more.

Where does Chicago rank for pourer and caster pay?

4 of 15 metro areas with data.

How much does a pourer and caster make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,010 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.