How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make in Illinois?
$37,940a year
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators in Illinois. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.24
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 29
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,940Highest 10%: $74,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 75th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 90th | $74,800 | $35.96 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $39,070 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators.
| 12. Utah | $39,510 |
| 13. Michigan | $38,610 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $38,400 |
| 15. Illinois | $37,940 |
| 16. Indiana | $37,670 |
| 17. Connecticut | $37,460 |
| 18. Kentucky | $37,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.24 ($37,940 a year).
Do photographic process worker and processing machine operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $37,940 against $40,610 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Illinois rank for photographic process worker and processing machine operator pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 29 states.
Which city in Illinois pays photographic process worker and processing machine operators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $39,070 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.