Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Illinois
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Illinois | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $42,320 | $41,230 | +2.6% vs US |
| State Rank | #23 of 50 states | ||
| Employment | 13,180 jobs | 154,820 jobs | 8.5% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,920 | $15.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,440 | $17.04 |
| Median | $42,320 | $20.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,890 | $23.50 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,030 | $29.34 |
