How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Illinois?
$56,400a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in Illinois. That is $27.12 an hour or $4,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.12
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 5,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,830Median: $56,400Highest 10%: $62,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| 25th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| Median | $56,400 | $27.12 | |
| 75th | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| 90th | $62,810 | $30.20 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $59,020 |
| Rockford, IL | $56,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paper goods machine setters.
| 8. Wisconsin | $58,050 |
| 9. Idaho | $57,950 |
| 10. Oregon | $56,810 |
| 11. Illinois | $56,400 |
| 12. New Mexico | $53,930 |
| 13. New York | $52,800 |
| 14. Alabama | $52,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.12 ($56,400 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $56,400 against $50,270 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays paper goods machine setters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $59,020 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.