How much does a plating machine setter make in Illinois?
$38,620a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in Illinois. That is $18.57 an hour or $3,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.57
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,540Median: $38,620Highest 10%: $51,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $51,260 | $24.64 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $38,830 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plating machine setters.
| 30. Texas | $39,060 |
| 31. Kansas | $38,770 |
| 32. Indiana | $38,680 |
| 33. Illinois | $38,620 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $38,580 |
| 35. Michigan | $37,600 |
| 36. Nevada | $37,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.57 ($38,620 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $38,620 against $43,960 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Illinois rank for plating machine setter pay?
Illinois ranks 33 of 40 states.
Which city in Illinois pays plating machine setters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $38,830 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.