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

$40,990a year

Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $19.71 an hour or $3,416 a month.

Hourly
$19.71
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
185 of 330
Jobs in the area
1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $40,990Highest 10%: $51,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$36,490$17.54
Median$40,990$19.71
75th$43,150$20.75
90th$51,740$24.88

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
Bloomington, IL$41,330
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 Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$77,830
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,370
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$56,800
Tool and Die Maker$52,900
Food Batchmaker$52,500
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,400
Welder$50,200
Machinist$49,700
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $19.71 ($40,990 a year).

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

No: $40,990 against $43,220 nationally, 5% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $43,150, so Rockford pays 5% less.

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

185 of 330 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,740 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.