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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $22.67 an hour ($47,150 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.

$22.67Median hourly pay
$37,840–$54,080Middle half of workers, yearly
1,120People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,760). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($47,370).

Pay range for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.45$36,290
25% of workers$18.19$37,840
Half of workers (median)$22.67$47,150
75% of workers$26.00$54,080
90% of workers$38.11$79,280

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$47,1501,120

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

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