How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Illinois?
$43,150a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Illinois. That is $20.75 an hour or $3,596 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.75
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 29,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $43,150Highest 10%: $60,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| 75th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 90th | $60,050 | $28.87 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $59,160 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,460 |
| Kankakee, IL | $45,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,290 |
| Champaign, IL | $42,930 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,330 |
| Rockford, IL | $40,990 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 23. Maryland | $43,670 |
| 24. Ohio | $43,310 |
| 25. Tennessee | $43,190 |
| 26. Illinois | $43,150 |
| 27. Georgia | $42,920 |
| 28. Washington | $41,700 |
| 29. Michigan | $41,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.75 ($43,150 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $43,150 against $43,220 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $59,160 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.