Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $51,138 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.3% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 1,750 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $36,740 to $73,460 depending on location.
$51,138
Avg median salary in Illinois
$73,460
Highest paying metro
$36,740
Lowest paying metro
1,750
Employed in Illinois
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inExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $73,460 | $49,470 | $88,740 | 140 |
| South Illinois | $54,590 | $47,960 | $54,590 | 280 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,990 | $35,360 | $47,350 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $43,910 | $37,360 | $52,270 | 1,230 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,740 | $33,360 | $46,360 | 40 |