How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $20.81 an hour or $3,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.81
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 330
- Jobs in the area
- 21,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| Median | $43,290 | $20.81 | |
| 75th | $47,910 | $23.03 | |
| 90th | $60,820 | $29.24 |
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 |
| Champaign, IL | $42,930 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,330 |
| Rockford, IL | $40,990 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $20.81 ($43,290 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $43,290 against $43,220 nationally, 0% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $43,150, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
152 of 330 metro areas with data.
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,820 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.