How much does a heat treating equipment setter make in Chicago?
$45,100a year
Median yearly pay for heat treating equipment setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.68 an hour or $3,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.68
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 64
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,740Median: $45,100Highest 10%: $70,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 75th | $55,780 | $26.82 | |
| 90th | $70,500 | $33.89 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for heat treating equipment setters.
| Peoria, IL | $59,160 |
| St. Louis, MO | $53,100 |
| Rockford, IL | $39,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a heat treating equipment setter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.68 ($45,100 a year).
Do heat treating equipment setters make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $45,100 against $48,750 nationally, 7% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $45,340, so Chicago pays 1% less.
Where does Chicago rank for heat treating equipment setter pay?
55 of 64 metro areas with data.
How much does a heat treating equipment setter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,500 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.