Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary
The median extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $45,760 per year ($22.00/hour). Salaries range from $34,630 at the entry level to $63,450+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 58,770 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 Β· Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$45,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.00
per hour
Employment
58,770
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,630
25th percentile
$38,360
Median
$45,760
75th percentile
$52,580
90th percentile
$63,450
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
5,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
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Top Paying States
Maine
$58K
+27%
Pennsylvania
$54K
+17%
Vermont
$52K
+14%
Minnesota
$52K
+14%
South Carolina
$52K
+13%
West Virginia
$51K
+11%
Nevada
$50K
+9%
Virginia
$49K
+8%
Iowa
$49K
+8%
Colorado
$49K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $57,990 | +26.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $53,580 | +17.1% |
| Vermont | $52,340 | +14.4% |
| Minnesota | $52,070 | +13.8% |
| South Carolina | $51,620 | +12.8% |
| West Virginia | $50,690 | +10.8% |
| Nevada | $50,050 | +9.4% |
| Virginia | $49,390 | +7.9% |
| Iowa | $49,340 | +7.8% |
| Colorado | $49,100 | +7.3% |
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $88,940 | +94.4% |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $72,500 | +58.4% |
| Lincoln, NE | $61,820 | +35.1% |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,110 | +29.2% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $59,080 | +29.1% |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $57,910 | +26.6% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $56,320 | +23.1% |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $55,940 | +22.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,780 | +21.9% |
| Appleton, WI | $54,630 | +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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