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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,750
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.6% vs 2024
$51,970
Mean Salary
$49,750
Median Salary
$23.92
Hourly Rate
230 people work as Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Forging 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).
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,750 per year ($4,145/month).
This is 0.3% below the national average of $49,908.
Illinois ranks #17 out of 32 states for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 230 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 4.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.16
Mathematics
3.64
Education and Training
3.58
Mechanical
3.48
Engineering and Technology
3.24
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(82.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Salaries for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $40,580 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,110 and $59,570.
Median $49,750
P10: $40,580P25: $46,110P75: $59,570P90: $61,690
10th
$40,580
25th
$46,110
Median
$49,750
75th
$59,570
90th
$61,690
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,580
$19.51
$3,381
25th Percentile
$46,110
$22.17
$3,842
Median (50th)
$49,750
$23.92
$4,145
75th Percentile
$59,570
$28.64
$4,964
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,690
$29.66
$5,140
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,970 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
Illinois ranks #17 of 32 states
$49,908
National avg. for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $49,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,970.
What is the salary range for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Salaries for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $40,580 at the 10th percentile to $61,690 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,110 and $59,570.
What is the starting salary for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Entry-level Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Illinois typically start around $40,580 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,110 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 230 people are employed as Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Forging 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 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is approximately $23.92 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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