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How much does a packer and packager make in Rockford?

$34,830a year

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $16.75 an hour or $2,903 a month.

Hourly
$16.75
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
198 of 378
Jobs in the area
760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,830Highest 10%: $42,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,200$15.00
25th$34,630$16.65
Median$34,830$16.75
75th$35,830$17.23
90th$42,050$20.22

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.

St. Louis, MO$37,280
Peoria, IL$37,050
Chicago, IL$36,180
Cape Girardeau, MO$35,740
Champaign, IL$35,150
Davenport, IA$35,020
Springfield, IL$33,410
Paducah, KY$32,830
Kankakee, IL$32,370
Bloomington, IL$31,730
Packer and Packager salary in Illinois Packer and Packager salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,940
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,900
Light Truck Driver$48,240
Bus Driver$48,200
Bus Driver$45,560
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,290
Laborer and Freight$44,200
Stocker and Order Filler$36,020
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,290
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,480
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $16.75 ($34,830 a year).

Do packer and packagers make more in Rockford than the national average?

No: $34,830 against $36,280 nationally, 4% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $36,090, so Rockford pays 3% less.

Where does Rockford rank for packer and packager pay?

198 of 378 metro areas with data.

How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,050 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.