- Open jobs
- 11
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $19.50/hour
- Pay range
- $16.50 – $22.75/hour
- Median wage in Illinois (BLS)
- $20.06/hour
Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
Mark: Machine Operator - 3rd Shift
Toluca: Machine Operator - 1st Shift
3rd Shift - Machine Operator
2nd Shift Machine Operator
General Labor- Excavation
Production Worker
Press Operator
Lathe Operator
Casting Machine Operator
Entry Level Production Associate
Machine Operator pay in Illinois
The median wage for Machine Operator jobs in Illinois is $20.06 per hour ($41,725 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $19.50/hour, from $16.50 to $22.75. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Machine Operator jobs in Illinois
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Express Employment Professionals | 10 | $19.25/hr |
| Shiftfillers | 1 | $20.57/hr |
Cities with the most Machine Operator jobs
Peru (2), Danville (2), Mark (2), Spring Valley (1), Clifton (1), Toluca (1), Wyoming (1), Elgin (1)
FAQ
How much does a Machine Operator make in Illinois?
The median wage for Machine Operator jobs in Illinois is $20.06 per hour (about $41,725 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Machine Operator jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $19.50 per hour.
How many Machine Operator jobs are open in Illinois?
11 Machine Operator jobs from 2 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.