How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Kankakee?
$45,480a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $21.87 an hour or $3,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.87
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 330
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,730Median: $45,480Highest 10%: $57,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| Median | $45,480 | $21.87 | |
| 75th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 90th | $57,560 | $27.67 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| Decatur, IL | $59,160 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,460 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $74,240 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $59,870 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $49,280 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $48,930 |
| Inspector | $48,880 |
| Machinist | $47,930 |
| Production Worker | $47,890 |
| Welder | $47,460 |
| Cutting | $46,940 |
| Coating | $46,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $21.87 ($45,480 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $45,480 against $43,220 nationally, 5% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $43,150, so Kankakee pays 5% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
93 of 330 metro areas with data.
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,560 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.