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How much does a multiple machine tool setter make in Chicago?

$45,030a year

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.65 an hour or $3,753 a month.

Hourly
$21.65
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
119 of 195
Jobs in the area
5,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $45,030Highest 10%: $58,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,000$17.31
25th$38,070$18.30
Median$45,030$21.65
75th$47,380$22.78
90th$58,930$28.33

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters.

St. Louis, MO$62,090
Peoria, IL$49,990
Davenport, IA$46,970
Rockford, IL$45,380
Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in Illinois Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.65 ($45,030 a year).

Do multiple machine tool setters make more in Chicago than the national average?

No: $45,030 against $47,180 nationally, 5% less.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $44,350, so Chicago pays 2% more.

Where does Chicago rank for multiple machine tool setter pay?

119 of 195 metro areas with data.

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,930 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.