Potters (Manufacturing) Salary in Illinois
Potters (Manufacturing) 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
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- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,180 median in Illinois
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Potters (Manufacturing) pay in Illinois
How much do potters (manufacturing) 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 potters (manufacturing)?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $46,170). Living costs are not included.