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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Ranked #23 of 50 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of packaging and filling machine operators and tenderss in Illinois earn between $34,880 and $60,050. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in Illinois is $44,740, about 0.3% above the U.S. average ($44,590). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $59,160 | $54,800 | 160 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $49,410 | $49,140 | 830 |
| Kankakee, IL | $45,480 | $45,370 | 800 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,640 | $44,770 | 450 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,290 | $45,270 | 21,830 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $42,930 | $44,070 | 390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,330 | $43,690 | 130 |
| Rockford, IL | $40,990 | $41,590 | 1,380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median packaging and filling machine operators and tenders salary in Illinois is $43,150 per year (mean $44,740), and about 80% earn between $34,880 and $60,050.
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $44,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
Illinois ranks #23 of 50 states for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders pay. Its mean salary of $44,740 is about 0.3% above the U.S. average of $44,590.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay packaging and filling machine operators and tenders the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders are Decatur, IL ($59,160), East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($49,410), Kankakee, IL ($45,480), by median annual wage.
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