Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Illinois
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $44,915 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.8% vs the national median of $49,240. An estimated 260 forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $41,740 to $48,090 depending on location.
$44,915
Avg median salary in Illinois
$48,090
Highest paying metro
$41,740
Lowest paying metro
260
Employed in Illinois
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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $48,090 | $46,820 | $55,050 | 150 |
| Northwest Illinois | $41,740 | $41,740 | $49,630 | 110 |