Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $37,940 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $31,450
90th percentile $48,340
Employed locally 91,750
National median $37,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,450
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $43,770
    90th
    $48,340

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Stockers and Order Fillers salary vs area income 43% Median Stockers and Order Fillers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stockers and Order Fillers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $45,990
    Cheyenne, WY $45,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,910
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $44,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Bend, OR $44,500

    Nearby metros — Stockers and Order Fillers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,190
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $40,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $40,360
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $39,170
    Billings, MT $38,360
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $38,180

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,030
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,430
    Light Truck Drivers $47,270
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,760
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stockers and Order Fillers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Chicago, IL-IN is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.61 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Stockers and Order Fillers salaries?

    The median Stockers and Order Fillers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 2.3% above the national median of $37,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stockers and Order Fillers in Chicago?

    Entry-level Stockers and Order Fillers (10th percentile) earn around $31,450 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.