How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Chicago?
$63,360a year
Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.46 an hour or $5,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,090Median: $63,360Highest 10%: $66,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,090 | $20.72 | |
| 25th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 75th | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 90th | $66,950 | $32.19 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.
| St. Louis, MO | $55,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.46 ($63,360 a year).
Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $63,360 against $52,800 nationally, 20% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $63,360, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?
4 of 47 metro areas with data.
How much does a milling and planing machine setter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,950 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.