How much does a weigher make in Illinois?
$48,680a year
Median yearly pay for weighers in Illinois. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.40
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $48,680Highest 10%: $61,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| 75th | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| 90th | $61,030 | $29.34 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $52,480 |
| Bloomington, IL | $48,680 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,480 |
| Davenport, IA | $44,000 |
| Peoria, IL | $41,960 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for weighers.
| 10. Nebraska | $49,090 |
| 11. Washington | $48,920 |
| 12. Louisiana | $48,890 |
| 13. Illinois | $48,680 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $48,030 |
| 15. Texas | $47,710 |
| 16. New Jersey | $47,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a weigher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.40 ($48,680 a year).
Do weighers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $48,680 against $46,380 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for weigher pay?
Illinois ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays weighers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $52,480 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.