How much does a paper goods machine setter make in Rockford?
$56,800a year
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $27.31 an hour or $4,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.31
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,350Median: $56,800Highest 10%: $61,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 75th | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 90th | $61,110 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for paper goods machine setters.
| Chicago, IL | $59,020 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a paper goods machine setter make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $27.31 ($56,800 a year).
Do paper goods machine setters make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $56,800 against $50,270 nationally, 13% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $56,400, so Rockford pays 1% more.
Where does Rockford rank for paper goods machine setter pay?
29 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a paper goods machine setter make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 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.