Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Ranked #23 of 36 · IL
1.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,750 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $54,930
Employment 1,260
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,990P25 $44,550 Median $54,930P75 $57,330P90 $62,830
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Illinois earn between $35,990 and $62,830. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Illinois is $51,750, about 1.4% below the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $57,330 | $55,480 | 190 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,980 | $51,390 | 590 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,690 | $47,720 | 170 |