salary$103,380 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$127,200per year
Jobs in the area12,750people work this job
Can a plumber afford Chicago?
OK. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.0% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a plumber in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $103,380 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $53,960 and $127,200.
Can a plumber afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.0% of the median plumber salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.