How much does a loading and moving machine operator make in Illinois?
$75,890a year
Median yearly pay for loading and moving machine operators in Illinois. That is $36.49 an hour or $6,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,630Median: $75,890Highest 10%: $87,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,630 | $31.55 | |
| 25th | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| Median | $75,890 | $36.49 | |
| 75th | $79,440 | $38.19 | |
| 90th | $87,210 | $41.93 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for loading and moving machine operators.
| 4. South Carolina | $80,480 |
| 5. Colorado | $79,150 |
| 6. Virginia | $76,900 |
| 7. Illinois | $75,890 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $75,240 |
| 9. West Virginia | $74,950 |
| 10. Arizona | $72,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.49 ($75,890 a year).
Do loading and moving machine operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $75,890 against $74,500 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for loading and moving machine operator pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 20 states.
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.