Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Illinois
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn an average of $41,990 a year. That is $3,110 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $45,100. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $42,680.
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Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45,100 | $21.69 |
| Illinois | $41,990 | $20.19 |
| Iowa | $59,160 | $28.44 |
| Wisconsin | $46,280 | $22.25 |
| Indiana | $43,370 | $20.85 |
| Missouri | $43,010 | $20.68 |
| Kentucky | $38,630 | $18.57 |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,930
- Machinists$58,920
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,740
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,710
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,540
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,750
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Illinois?
The average is $41,990 a year, and the median is $38,620. That is $3,110 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $45,100.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$20.19 an hour on average; the median is $18.57.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($42,680), followed by Rockford, IL ($42,070). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is St. Louis, MO-IL ($40,940).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #32 of 40 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.