How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Kankakee?
$37,850a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $18.20 an hour or $3,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.20
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,310Median: $37,850Highest 10%: $44,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| 25th | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| Median | $37,850 | $18.20 | |
| 75th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 90th | $44,930 | $21.60 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Chicago, IL | $42,860 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,700 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $74,240 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $59,870 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $49,280 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $48,930 |
| Inspector | $48,880 |
| Machinist | $47,930 |
| Production Worker | $47,890 |
| Welder | $47,460 |
| Cutting | $46,940 |
| Coating | $46,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $18.20 ($37,850 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $37,850 against $43,380 nationally, 13% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,360, so Kankakee pays 8% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
122 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,930 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.