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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,400
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.8% vs 2024
$54,030
Mean Salary
$56,400
Median Salary
$27.12
Hourly Rate
5,360 people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,400 per year ($4,700/month).
This is 9.7% above the national average of $51,434.
Illinois ranks #11 out of 43 states for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 5,360 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 0.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Operation and Control
3.25
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.69
Mechanical
3.61
Mathematics
3.52
Customer and Personal Service
3.23
English Language
3.23
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(69.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois range from $39,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,300 and $59,890.
Median $56,400
P10: $39,830P25: $47,300P75: $59,890P90: $62,810
10th
$39,830
25th
$47,300
Median
$56,400
75th
$59,890
90th
$62,810
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,830
$19.15
$3,319
25th Percentile
$47,300
$22.74
$3,941
Median (50th)
$56,400
$27.12
$4,700
75th Percentile
$59,890
$28.79
$4,990
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,810
$30.20
$5,234
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,030 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Illinois ranks #11 of 43 states
$51,434
National avg. for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois is $56,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,030.
What is the salary range for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Salaries for Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois range from $39,830 at the 10th percentile to $62,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,300 and $59,890.
What is the starting salary for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Entry-level Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Illinois typically start around $39,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,300 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,360 people are employed as Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois is approximately $27.12 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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