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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,930
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.2% vs 2024
$51,750
Mean Salary
$54,930
Median Salary
$26.41
Hourly Rate
1,260 people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Lathe and Turning 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).
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $54,930 per year ($4,577/month).
This is 6.4% above the national average of $51,604.
Illinois ranks #10 out of 36 states for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,260 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 1.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.38
Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.73
Mechanical
3.37
English Language
3.25
Education and Training
2.95
Production and Processing
2.93
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(68.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $35,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,830 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,550 and $57,330.
Median $54,930
P10: $35,990P25: $44,550P75: $57,330P90: $62,830
10th
$35,990
25th
$44,550
Median
$54,930
75th
$57,330
90th
$62,830
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,990
$17.30
$2,999
25th Percentile
$44,550
$21.42
$3,712
Median (50th)
$54,930
$26.41
$4,577
75th Percentile
$57,330
$27.56
$4,777
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,830
$30.21
$5,235
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
Illinois ranks #10 of 36 states
$51,604
National avg. for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $54,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,750.
What is the salary range for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $35,990 at the 10th percentile to $62,830 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,550 and $57,330.
What is the starting salary for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Entry-level Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Illinois typically start around $35,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,260 people are employed as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Lathe and Turning 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 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is approximately $26.41 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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