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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,720
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.9% vs 2024
$51,120
Mean Salary
$56,720
Median Salary
$27.27
Hourly Rate
390 people work as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,720 per year ($4,726/month).
This is 7.7% above the national average of $52,675.
Illinois ranks #7 out of 31 states for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 390 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.4
Production and Processing
4.38
Mechanical
4.32
English Language
4.0
Engineering and Technology
3.52
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Salaries for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $32,460 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,860 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,100 and $56,720.
Median $56,720
P10: $32,460P25: $36,100P75: $56,720P90: $57,860
10th
$32,460
25th
$36,100
Median
$56,720
75th
$56,720
90th
$57,860
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,460
$15.61
$2,705
25th Percentile
$36,100
$17.36
$3,008
Median (50th)
$56,720
$27.27
$4,726
75th Percentile
$56,720
$27.27
$4,726
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$57,860
$27.82
$4,821
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Illinois ranks #7 of 31 states
$52,675
National avg. for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $56,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,120.
What is the salary range for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Salaries for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $32,460 at the 10th percentile to $57,860 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,100 and $56,720.
What is the starting salary for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Entry-level Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Illinois typically start around $32,460 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,100 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 390 people are employed as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is approximately $27.27 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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