Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary
The median extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in the United States is $47,720 per year ($22.94/hour). Salaries range from $36,700 at the entry level to $63,710+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 60,840 extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 Β· Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$47,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.94
per hour
Employment
60,840
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,700
25th percentile
$40,450
Median
$47,720
75th percentile
$56,840
90th percentile
$63,710
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.2%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
6,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) βSalary Map β Click a state for details
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Top Paying States
Rhode Island
$61K
+29%
Vermont
$59K
+24%
North Carolina
$53K
+12%
Nebraska
$52K
+10%
Minnesota
$52K
+9%
New Jersey
$51K
+7%
Pennsylvania
$51K
+7%
Colorado
$51K
+7%
Massachusetts
$50K
+6%
Connecticut
$50K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $61,350 | +28.6% |
| Vermont | $59,220 | +24.1% |
| North Carolina | $53,330 | +11.8% |
| Nebraska | $52,360 | +9.7% |
| Minnesota | $51,830 | +8.6% |
| New Jersey | $51,180 | +7.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $51,150 | +7.2% |
| Colorado | $51,110 | +7.1% |
| Massachusetts | $50,370 | +5.6% |
| Connecticut | $50,230 | +5.3% |
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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $64,760 | +35.7% |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $64,760 | +35.7% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,520 | +35.2% |
| Appleton, WI | $61,960 | +29.8% |
| Lincoln, NE | $61,570 | +29.0% |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $61,530 | +28.9% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,820 | +27.5% |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,390 | +26.6% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $57,370 | +20.2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $56,970 | +19.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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