Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $52,307 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.9% vs the national median of $49,390. An estimated 5,310 paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,660 to $57,240 depending on location.
$52,307
Avg median salary in Illinois
$57,240
Highest paying metro
$44,660
Lowest paying metro
5,310
Employed in Illinois
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $57,240 | $46,700 | $58,150 | 4,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $55,020 | $51,570 | $55,020 | 80 |
| West Central Illinois | $44,660 | $42,150 | $52,800 | 260 |