Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $43,150 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,150
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($43,220)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 29,400
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,880; the top 10% earn over $60,050. Nationally the range is $33,390 to $60,030.
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $43,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,880 and the top 10% earn over $60,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (0% vs. the national median of $43,220). Living costs are not included.