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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,520
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.1% vs 2024
$50,450
Mean Salary
$48,520
Median Salary
$23.33
Hourly Rate
2,750 people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Extruding and Drawing Machine 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).
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $48,520 per year ($4,043/month).
This is 1.2% above the national average of $47,956.
Illinois ranks #21 out of 46 states for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 2,750 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 1.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.04
Mathematics
3.5
English Language
3.47
Administration and Management
2.76
Computers and Electronics
2.55
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(84.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $33,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,400 and $58,310.
Median $48,520
P10: $33,800P25: $39,400P75: $58,310P90: $70,470
10th
$33,800
25th
$39,400
Median
$48,520
75th
$58,310
90th
$70,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,800
$16.25
$2,816
25th Percentile
$39,400
$18.94
$3,283
Median (50th)
$48,520
$23.33
$4,043
75th Percentile
$58,310
$28.03
$4,859
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,470
$33.88
$5,872
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Illinois ranks #21 of 46 states
$47,956
National avg. for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $48,520 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,450.
What is the salary range for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $33,800 at the 10th percentile to $70,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,400 and $58,310.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Entry-level Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Illinois typically start around $33,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,750 people are employed as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is approximately $23.33 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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