How much does a material moving worker make in Illinois?
$39,870a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in Illinois. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.17
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,520Median: $39,870Highest 10%: $50,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 25th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 75th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| 90th | $50,440 | $24.25 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $41,910 |
| Chicago, IL | $39,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 24. Nevada | $42,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $41,690 |
| 26. Texas | $40,780 |
| 27. Illinois | $39,870 |
| 28. South Carolina | $39,370 |
| 29. North Carolina | $38,960 |
| 30. Missouri | $38,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.17 ($39,870 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $39,870 against $41,800 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for material moving worker pay?
Illinois ranks 27 of 37 states.
Which city in Illinois pays material moving workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $41,910 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.