How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $59,450 | $28.58 | |
| 90th | $65,630 | $31.55 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| Peoria, IL | $57,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,080 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.03 ($49,980 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $49,980 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $54,930, so Chicago pays 9% less.
Where does Chicago rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
38 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,630 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.