Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $45,864 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.4% vs the national median of $46,980. An estimated 1,540 extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $39,350 to $49,700 depending on location.
$45,864
Avg median salary in Illinois
$49,700
Highest paying metro
$39,350
Lowest paying metro
1,540
Employed in Illinois
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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Illinois | $49,700 | $39,970 | $65,020 | 90 |
| Kankakee, IL | $49,280 | $49,280 | $59,950 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $49,070 | $43,280 | $58,310 | 1,280 |
| South Illinois | $41,920 | $33,610 | $47,260 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois | $39,350 | $38,670 | $48,380 | 60 |