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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$96,430
- Rockford$89,830
- Champaign$89,200
- Springfield$87,330
- Peoria$85,040
- Kankakee$82,810
- Decatur$82,490
- Bloomington$76,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $96,430 | $103,380 | $74,300 | $72,036 | 104 |
| Rockford | $89,830 | $94,230 | $64,060 | $67,720 | 92 |
| Champaign | $89,200 | $95,530 | $65,920 | $67,308 | 93 |
| Springfield | $87,330 | $94,370 | $64,180 | $66,085 | 93 |
| Peoria | $85,040 | $85,090 | $61,630 | $64,587 | 91 |
| Kankakee | $82,810 | $81,620 | $59,500 | $63,129 | 96 |
| Decatur | $82,490 | $76,750 | $64,320 | $62,920 | 88 |
| Bloomington | $76,600 | $77,700 | $50,220 | $59,067 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other states
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city and state
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2152.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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