Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Glass Blowers and Finishers
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers in Illinois earn a median of $47,180 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($46,170)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,900; the top 10% earn over $62,080. Nationally the range is $35,850 to $61,530.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Etchers and Engravers$43,450 median in Illinois
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,180 median in Illinois
- Potters, Manufacturing$47,180 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$36,590 median in Illinois
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$57,110 median in Illinois
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,840 median in Illinois
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers pay in Illinois
How much do glass blowers, molders, benders, and finishers make in Illinois?
The median is $47,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,900 and the top 10% earn over $62,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for glass blowers, molders, benders, and finishers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $46,170). Living costs are not included.