Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,130
↑ 44.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.7% since 2011 ($31,190 → $45,130)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,130
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,130 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $42,670 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | $39,480 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $37,660 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | $36,560 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $35,480 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | $35,120 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $33,680 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $32,510 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $32,160 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | $32,100 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $31,760 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $31,310 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $31,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.