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How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make in Chicago?

$48,630a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,053 a month.

Hourly
$23.38
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
48 of 130
Jobs in the area
2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,070Median: $48,630Highest 10%: $64,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,070$16.38
25th$38,140$18.34
Median$48,630$23.38
75th$58,040$27.90
90th$64,100$30.82

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters.

St. Louis, MO$54,610
Kankakee, IL$49,280
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter salary in Illinois Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.38 ($48,630 a year).

Do extruding and drawing machine setters make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $48,630 against $47,720 nationally, 2% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $48,520, so Chicago pays 0% more.

Where does Chicago rank for extruding and drawing machine setter pay?

48 of 130 metro areas with data.

How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,100 or more.

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.