How much does an extruding make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Average (mean)
- $47,260
- Jobs
- 58,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $52,580 | $25.28 | |
| 90th | $63,450 | $30.50 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maine | $57,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,580 |
| Vermont | $52,340 |
| Minnesota | $52,070 |
| South Carolina | $51,620 |
| West Virginia | $50,690 |
| Nevada | $50,050 |
| Virginia | $49,390 |
| Iowa | $49,340 |
| Colorado | $49,100 |
| Utah | $49,100 |
| Nebraska | $48,760 |
| Oregon | $48,360 |
| Arkansas | $48,320 |
| New Hampshire | $47,730 |
| Missouri | $47,470 |
| Illinois | $47,370 |
| California | $47,300 |
| Massachusetts | $47,220 |
| New Jersey | $47,080 |
| Ohio | $47,070 |
| Indiana | $46,790 |
| Maryland | $46,640 |
| Mississippi | $46,560 |
| Arizona | $46,440 |
| Wisconsin | $46,370 |
| North Dakota | $46,220 |
| Connecticut | $46,090 |
| Georgia | $45,670 |
| New York | $44,660 |
| Washington | $44,510 |
| Kansas | $44,290 |
| Louisiana | $44,200 |
| South Dakota | $43,240 |
| North Carolina | $43,050 |
| Oklahoma | $42,180 |
| Tennessee | $41,970 |
| Florida | $39,800 |
| Michigan | $39,790 |
| Rhode Island | $39,230 |
| Alabama | $38,650 |
| Idaho | $38,580 |
| Texas | $37,710 |
| New Mexico | $36,710 |
| Kentucky | $36,180 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Modesto, CA | $88,940 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $72,500 |
| Lincoln, NE | $61,820 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,110 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $59,080 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,910 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,320 |
| Gulfport, MS | $55,940 |
| San Francisco, CA | $55,780 |
| Appleton, WI | $54,630 |
| Reading, PA | $54,530 |
| Stockton, CA | $54,200 |
| Des Moines, IA | $52,560 |
| Burlington, VT | $52,340 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $51,830 |
In other countries
Extruding belongs to the international group "Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers".
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- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
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- Crushing$48,540
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- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does an extruding make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
How much does an extruding make a month?
About $3,813 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,760 a year.
How much does an extruding make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,630 or less a year ($16.65 an hour); the top 10% make $63,450 or more.
Which state pays extrudings the most?
Maine, with a median of $57,990 a year, followed by Pennsylvania ($53,580) and Vermont ($52,340).
Which city pays extrudings the most?
Modesto, CA, with a median of $88,940 a year.
How many extrudings are there in the United States?
About 58,770 people work as extrudings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.