Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $50,108 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.6% vs the national median of $45,700. An estimated 1,180 cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $47,030 to $55,550 depending on location.
$50,108
Avg median salary in Illinois
$55,550
Highest paying metro
$47,030
Lowest paying metro
1,180
Employed in Illinois
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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $55,550 | $47,240 | $59,890 | 1,070 |
| East Central Illinois | $49,840 | $49,840 | $50,670 | 30 |
| West Central Illinois | $48,010 | $45,240 | $57,110 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,030 | $37,440 | $49,740 | 30 |