How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in Illinois?
$56,720a year
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in Illinois. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.27
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,460Median: $56,720Highest 10%: $57,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,460 | $15.61 | |
| 25th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 75th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 90th | $57,860 | $27.82 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $56,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters.
| 4. Florida | $66,340 |
| 5. Michigan | $60,410 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $59,800 |
| 7. Illinois | $56,720 |
| 8. New York | $55,310 |
| 9. Oklahoma | $55,230 |
| 10. Alabama | $53,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.27 ($56,720 a year).
Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $56,720 against $49,080 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Illinois rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 31 states.
Which city in Illinois pays drilling and boring machine tool setters the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $56,840 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.