Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,180 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $32,280
90th percentile $59,980
Employed locally 800
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,280
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $47,180
    75th
    $50,090
    90th
    $59,980

    Top-paying metros for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $79,300
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $77,290
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,840
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,570
    Harrisonburg, VA $63,370
    Williamsport, PA $62,930

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,410
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in East Central Illinois is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salary in East Central Illinois is 15.4% above the national median of $40,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,280 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.