How much does a sewer make in Chicago?

$36,480a year

Median yearly pay for sewers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,040 a month.

Hourly: $17.54
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 5 of 6

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,450Median: $36,480Highest 10%: $44,880

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,450	$17.52
25th	$36,450	$17.52
Median	$36,480	$17.54
75th	$44,420	$21.36
90th	$44,880	$21.58

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for sewers.

No other city in the state with data.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sewer make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.54 ($36,480 a year).

Do sewers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $36,480 against $36,480 nationally, 0% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $36,480, so Chicago pays 0% more.

Where does Chicago rank for sewer pay?

5 of 6 metro areas with data.

How much does a sewer make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,880 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.