How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Chicago?
$59,020a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $28.38 an hour or $4,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.38
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 4,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,800Median: $59,020Highest 10%: $63,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 75th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| 90th | $63,330 | $30.45 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Rockford, IL | $56,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $28.38 ($59,020 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $59,020 against $50,270 nationally, 17% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $56,400, so Chicago pays 5% more.
Where does Chicago rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
14 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,330 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.