Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,993 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.8% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 1,080 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $46,190 to $56,640 depending on location.
$49,993
Avg median salary in Illinois
$56,640
Highest paying metro
$46,190
Lowest paying metro
1,080
Employed in Illinois
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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $56,640 | $56,640 | $57,820 | 280 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $50,090 | $38,670 | $61,090 | 600 |
| Northwest Illinois | $47,050 | $35,320 | $55,550 | 30 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,190 | $34,800 | $55,470 | 170 |