Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $36,820 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $45,780
Employed locally 670
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $33,780
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $39,240
    90th
    $45,780

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 52% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $38,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,710
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $37,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,480

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,280
    Light Truck Drivers $41,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $50,940
    Bus Drivers, School $48,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Peoria, IL is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.55 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Peoria, IL is 3.5% above the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Peoria?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,780.