Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $55,446 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +12% vs the national median of $49,500. An estimated 840 separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $43,720 to $66,850 depending on location.
$55,446
Avg median salary in Illinois
$66,850
Highest paying metro
$43,720
Lowest paying metro
840
Employed in Illinois
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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $66,850 | $53,830 | $66,850 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $63,010 | $51,660 | $63,010 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $56,830 | $48,120 | $61,690 | 670 |
| Northwest Illinois | $46,820 | $36,650 | $58,940 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $43,720 | $30,620 | $51,200 | 30 |