How much does a presser make in Illinois?
$40,230a year
Median yearly pay for pressers in Illinois. That is $19.34 an hour or $3,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.34
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,610Median: $40,230Highest 10%: $71,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,610 | $16.16 | |
| 25th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| 75th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 90th | $71,750 | $34.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,980 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pressers.
| 1. Illinois | $40,230 |
| 2. California | $39,300 |
| 3. New Hampshire | $38,540 |
| 4. Colorado | $38,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a presser make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.34 ($40,230 a year).
Do pressers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $40,230 against $35,060 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Illinois rank for presser pay?
Illinois ranks 1 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays pressers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,980 a year.
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.