Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for food processing workers, all other is $21.80 an hour ($45,340 a year). About 2,760 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($39,680). Illinois ranks 5th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food processing workers, all other in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.65 | $36,710 |
| 25% of workers | $19.45 | $40,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.80 | $45,340 |
| 75% of workers | $23.17 | $48,200 |
| 90% of workers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $42,840 | 1,150 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $39,250 | 50 |
| Rockford | $37,800 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food processing workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bakers | $37,030 |
| Food Batchmakers | $48,130 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,240 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $40,690 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $44,950 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $42,670 |
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