How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Illinois?
$42,670a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in Illinois. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,480Median: $42,670Highest 10%: $51,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,480 | $15.62 | |
| 25th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 90th | $51,320 | $24.67 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $48,460 |
| Chicago, IL | $44,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| 16. Arizona | $44,050 |
| 17. Indiana | $43,350 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $42,710 |
| 19. Illinois | $42,670 |
| 20. Missouri | $42,160 |
| 21. Kentucky | $41,800 |
| 22. Ohio | $41,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.51 ($42,670 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $42,670 against $41,590 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays food cooking machine operator and tenders the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $48,460 a year.
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.