SOC 51-6099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other — Illinois
Illinois · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Illinois comes to $42,370 a year, ahead of the national median of $37,280 by 13.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Illinois comes to $42,370 a year, ahead of the national median of $37,280 by 13.7%. Pay ranges from under $32,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,570 to $47,700.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.37 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Illinois ranks number 9th out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $43,420. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 632nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,520 | −12.8% |
| 25th | $37,570 | +0.8% |
| Median (50th) | $42,370 | +13.7% |
| 75th | $47,700 | +28.0% |
| 90th | $74,990 | +101.2% |
| Mean | $46,610 | +25.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $43,420 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $42,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$42,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,370US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,370 a year, 13.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,520 to $74,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $43,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $42,370, or $20.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,280, so pay in Illinois is 13.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $74,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $43,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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