Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $21.32 an hour ($44,350 a year). About 6,090 people work in this job there.

$21.32Median hourly pay

$38,070–$50,570Middle half of workers, yearly

6,090People in this job in Illinois

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($47,180). Illinois ranks 32nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Illinois

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.80	$34,950
25% of workers	$18.30	$38,070
Half of workers (median)	$21.32	$44,350
75% of workers	$24.31	$50,570
90% of workers	$28.33	$58,930

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Peoria	$49,990	240
Rockford	$45,380	250
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$45,030	5,460

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

Education, experience and outlook for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

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: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

Job	Median yearly pay
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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$48,420
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,990
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,180
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$41,360
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$49,740
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$54,930
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$63,360

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.