Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $45,200 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $57,060
Employed locally 420
National median $40,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $49,760
    90th
    $57,060

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,970
    Production Workers, All Other$35,490
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,920
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in South Illinois is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.66 or more per hour.

    Is South 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 South Illinois is 10.5% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.