Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Illinois
Helpers--Production Workers in Illinois earn a median of $41,480 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($39,070)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,210
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,550; the top 10% earn over $59,590. Nationally the range is $31,140 to $53,410.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,180 median in Illinois
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,150 median in Illinois
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,290 median in Illinois
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,400 median in Illinois
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$62,870 median in Illinois
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$43,740 median in Illinois
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Illinois
How much do helpers--production workers make in Illinois?
The median is $41,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,550 and the top 10% earn over $59,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for helpers--production workers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 49 (+6% vs. the national median of $39,070). Living costs are not included.