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Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$49,520
- Decatur$48,470
- Rockford$47,120
- Peoria$45,640
- Champaign$45,600
- Bloomington$42,970
- Springfield$40,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $49,520 | $46,580 | $36,750 | $39,659 | 104 |
| Decatur | $48,470 | $44,980 | $35,180 | $38,867 | 88 |
| Rockford | $47,120 | $42,920 | $37,020 | $37,850 | 92 |
| Peoria | $45,640 | $44,750 | $35,100 | $36,734 | 91 |
| Champaign | $45,600 | $44,400 | $36,050 | $36,703 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $42,970 | $37,330 | $34,360 | $34,720 | 94 |
| Springfield | $40,770 | $37,450 | $31,560 | $33,062 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 51-5112.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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