How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Illinois?
$63,360a year
Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in Illinois. That is $30.46 an hour or $5,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $63,360Highest 10%: $66,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 75th | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 90th | $66,950 | $32.19 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $63,360 |
| St. Louis, MO | $55,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for milling and planing machine setters.
| 1. Washington | $86,460 |
| 2. Connecticut | $79,300 |
| 3. Kentucky | $66,440 |
| 4. Illinois | $63,360 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $62,380 |
| 6. Nebraska | $59,630 |
| 7. California | $59,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.46 ($63,360 a year).
Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $63,360 against $52,800 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Illinois rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?
Illinois ranks 4 of 36 states.
Which city in Illinois pays milling and planing machine setters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $63,360 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.