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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,180
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.5% vs 2024
$53,580
Mean Salary
$54,180
Median Salary
$26.05
Hourly Rate
550 people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Rolling 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).
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois earn a median salary of $54,180 per year ($4,515/month).
This is 5.2% above the national average of $51,492.
Illinois ranks #11 out of 39 states for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 9.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.62
Monitoring
3.5
Speaking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.87
Production and Processing
3.5
English Language
3.4
Education and Training
3.11
Administration and Management
2.87
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $37,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,980 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,610 and $62,590.
Median $54,180
P10: $37,360P25: $47,610P75: $62,590P90: $62,980
10th
$37,360
25th
$47,610
Median
$54,180
75th
$62,590
90th
$62,980
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,360
$17.96
$3,113
25th Percentile
$47,610
$22.89
$3,967
Median (50th)
$54,180
$26.05
$4,515
75th Percentile
$62,590
$30.09
$5,215
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,980
$30.28
$5,248
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Illinois ranks #11 of 39 states
$51,492
National avg. for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is $54,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,580.
What is the salary range for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois range from $37,360 at the 10th percentile to $62,980 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,610 and $62,590.
What is the starting salary for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
Entry-level Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Illinois typically start around $37,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 550 people are employed as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Rolling 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 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois is approximately $26.05 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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