How much does a helpers--production worker make in Illinois?
$41,480a year
Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in Illinois. That is $19.94 an hour or $3,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.94
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $41,480Highest 10%: $59,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $41,480 | $19.94 | |
| 75th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 90th | $59,590 | $28.65 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $47,250 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,710 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,960 |
| Champaign, IL | $43,980 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,480 |
| Rockford, IL | $41,240 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,190 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,340 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers--production workers.
| 20. Indiana | $42,210 |
| 21. Kentucky | $42,130 |
| 22. Michigan | $41,660 |
| 23. Illinois | $41,480 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $41,060 |
| 25. Missouri | $40,580 |
| 26. Wyoming | $40,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.94 ($41,480 a year).
Do helpers--production workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $41,480 against $39,070 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for helpers--production worker pay?
Illinois ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays helpers--production workers the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $47,250 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.