How much does a production worker make in Illinois?
$41,730a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in Illinois. That is $20.06 an hour or $3,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.06
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $41,730Highest 10%: $65,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| Median | $41,730 | $20.06 | |
| 75th | $55,670 | $26.76 | |
| 90th | $65,540 | $31.51 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $63,780 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,890 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,090 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,250 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,900 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,230 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 22. Wisconsin | $42,850 |
| 23. New York | $42,070 |
| 24. Montana | $41,990 |
| 25. Illinois | $41,730 |
| 26. California | $41,670 |
| 27. Utah | $41,460 |
| 28. Arizona | $41,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.06 ($41,730 a year).
Do production workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $41,730 against $40,110 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for production worker pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays production workers the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $63,780 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.