How much does a production worker make in Champaign?
$47,090a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $22.64 an hour or $3,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.64
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,070Median: $47,090Highest 10%: $60,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| 75th | $56,420 | $27.13 | |
| 90th | $60,320 | $29.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Peoria, IL | $63,780 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,890 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,250 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,900 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Champaign
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $80,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $73,530 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $61,720 |
| Machinist | $58,910 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,000 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $48,790 |
| Welder | $48,610 |
| Cutting | $47,560 |
| Inspector | $47,050 |
| Molding | $46,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $22.64 ($47,090 a year).
Do production workers make more in Champaign than the national average?
Yes: $47,090 against $40,110 nationally, 17% more.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,730, so Champaign pays 13% more.
Where does Champaign rank for production worker pay?
48 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,320 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.