How much does a forging machine setter make in Illinois?
$49,750a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Illinois. That is $23.92 an hour or $4,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.92
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,580Median: $49,750Highest 10%: $61,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,580 | $19.51 | |
| 25th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 75th | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| 90th | $61,690 | $29.66 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $49,750 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 14. Kansas | $51,120 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $50,280 |
| 16. Maryland | $49,920 |
| 17. Illinois | $49,750 |
| 18. South Carolina | $49,610 |
| 19. Arizona | $48,730 |
| 20. Iowa | $47,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.92 ($49,750 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $49,750 against $49,030 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for forging machine setter pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 32 states.
Which city in Illinois pays forging machine setters the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $49,750 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.