Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $43,790 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.1% vs the national median of $40,900. An estimated 28,120 packaging and filling machine operators and tenders are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $35,020 to $59,160 depending on location.
$43,790
Avg median salary in Illinois
$59,160
Highest paying metro
$35,020
Lowest paying metro
28,120
Employed in Illinois
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $59,160 | $49,010 | $60,340 | 160 |
| West Central Illinois | $48,990 | $40,090 | $50,460 | 1,220 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,180 | $39,510 | $50,090 | 800 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,160 | $36,630 | $46,330 | 630 |
| South Illinois | $45,200 | $37,910 | $49,760 | 420 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,670 | $36,390 | $48,880 | 400 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $42,110 | $37,560 | $49,340 | 21,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,700 | $36,330 | $49,920 | 230 |
| Northwest Illinois | $39,350 | $32,570 | $47,130 | 620 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,970 | $36,040 | $43,660 | 1,380 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,970 | $31,130 | $45,240 | 640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,020 | $32,250 | $41,480 | 120 |