How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Rockford?
$47,690a year
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $22.93 an hour or $3,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.93
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $47,690Highest 10%: $60,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 75th | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| 90th | $60,570 | $29.12 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| Peoria, IL | $57,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,080 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,980 |
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How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $22.93 ($47,690 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Rockford than the national average?
No: $47,690 against $50,620 nationally, 6% less.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $54,930, so Rockford pays 13% less.
Where does Rockford rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
48 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,570 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.