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How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Bloomington?

$41,330a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $19.87 an hour or $3,444 a month.

Hourly
$19.87
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
181 of 330
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,330Median: $41,330Highest 10%: $54,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,330$16.02
25th$37,410$17.99
Median$41,330$19.87
75th$45,710$21.98
90th$54,440$26.17

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.

Decatur, IL$59,160
St. Louis, MO$47,460
Kankakee, IL$45,480
Chicago, IL$43,290
Champaign, IL$42,930
Rockford, IL$40,990
Davenport, IA$40,600
Paducah, KY$38,180
Peoria, IL$36,850
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in Illinois Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Bloomington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,220
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,300
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,890
Welder$47,180
Inspector$46,690
Printing Press Operator$37,330
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,060
Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,400
Baker$34,440
Salaries for every job in Bloomington, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Bloomington?

The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $19.87 ($41,330 a year).

Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Bloomington than the national average?

No: $41,330 against $43,220 nationally, 4% less.

How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $43,150, so Bloomington pays 4% less.

Where does Bloomington rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?

181 of 330 metro areas with data.

How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Bloomington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,440 or more.

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.