How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Illinois?
$41,360a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in Illinois. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.88
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,970Median: $41,360Highest 10%: $53,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $41,360 | $19.88 | |
| 75th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| 90th | $53,160 | $25.56 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $46,090 |
| Chicago, IL | $42,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,370 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,850 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for woodworking machine setters.
| 27. South Carolina | $41,990 |
| 28. South Dakota | $41,740 |
| 29. Indiana | $41,600 |
| 30. Illinois | $41,360 |
| 31. Nevada | $41,090 |
| 32. West Virginia | $40,020 |
| 33. Wyoming | $39,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.88 ($41,360 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $41,360 against $43,380 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays woodworking machine setters the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $46,090 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.