Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $56,400 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($50,270)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 5,360
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,830; the top 10% earn over $62,810. Nationally the range is $37,300 to $70,320.
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Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $56,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,830 and the top 10% earn over $62,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 43 (+12% vs. the national median of $50,270). Living costs are not included.