Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary
The median extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers salary in the United States is $46,350 per year ($22.29/hour). Salaries range from $35,890 at the entry level to $63,910+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,850 extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.29
per hour
Employment
12,850
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,890
25th percentile
$39,360
Median
$46,350
75th percentile
$57,280
90th percentile
$63,910
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$33K$61K■ No data
Top Paying States
Ohio
$61K
+33%
Alabama
$60K
+30%
Indiana
$57K
+23%
Pennsylvania
$56K
+21%
Minnesota
$53K
+13%
Maryland
$51K
+10%
Kansas
$50K
+9%
Michigan
$49K
+6%
Missouri
$49K
+5%
Iowa
$48K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $71,610 | +54.5% |
| Mobile, AL | $63,900 | +37.9% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,760 | +37.6% |
| Columbus, OH | $61,440 | +32.6% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,040 | +31.7% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $59,330 | +28.0% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,980 | +27.2% |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $53,970 | +16.4% |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,490 | +11.1% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $50,790 | +9.6% |
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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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