How much does a forging machine setter make in Chicago?
$49,700a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.89 an hour or $4,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.89
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,860Median: $49,700Highest 10%: $67,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 25th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| 75th | $60,950 | $29.30 | |
| 90th | $67,260 | $32.34 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.89 ($49,700 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,700 against $49,030 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,750, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for forging machine setter pay?
17 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,260 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.