Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 58,770 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $34,630 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,360 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $45,760 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $52,580 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $63,450 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$35K
25th
$38K
Median
$46K
75th
$53K
90th
$63K
Highest Paying States for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $57,820 |
| Maine | $55,230 |
| South Carolina | $53,530 |
| Minnesota | $52,730 |
| Illinois | $51,860 |
| Oregon | $51,820 |
| Vermont | $51,620 |
| Colorado | $51,150 |
| Iowa | $50,910 |
| California | $50,900 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Pennsylvania at an average of $57,820 per year, while California has an average of $50,900 — a difference of $6,920. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 58,770 workers were employed as Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $47,260 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9041