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How much does a mixing and blending machine setter make in Chicago?

$50,230a year

Median yearly pay for mixing and blending machine setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.15 an hour or $4,186 a month.

Hourly
$24.15
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
90 of 257
Jobs in the area
6,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,220Median: $50,230Highest 10%: $73,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,220$18.86
25th$45,740$21.99
Median$50,230$24.15
75th$62,380$29.99
90th$73,800$35.48

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for mixing and blending machine setters.

Peoria, IL$51,900
Davenport, IA$51,760
Rockford, IL$51,400
St. Louis, MO$50,360
Kankakee, IL$48,930
Champaign, IL$48,790
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter salary in Illinois Mixing and Blending Machine Setter salary in all states

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Plant and System Operator$80,660
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mixing and blending machine setter make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.15 ($50,230 a year).

Do mixing and blending machine setters make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $50,230 against $48,990 nationally, 3% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $53,560, so Chicago pays 6% less.

Where does Chicago rank for mixing and blending machine setter pay?

90 of 257 metro areas with data.

How much does a mixing and blending machine setter make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,800 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.