Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Ranked #32 of 40 · IL
6.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,990 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,620
Employment 2,380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,540P25 $36,830 Median $38,620P75 $47,990P90 $51,260
About 80% of plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Illinois earn between $34,540 and $51,260. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Illinois is $41,990, about 6.9% below the U.S. average ($45,100). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $39,110 | $41,040 | 30 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,830 | $42,680 | 1,870 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,950 | $40,990 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,840 | $42,070 | 180 |
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