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How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make in Columbia?

$56,430a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,703 a month.

Hourly
$27.13
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
12 of 130
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,880Median: $56,430Highest 10%: $76,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,880$20.13
25th$51,850$24.93
Median$56,430$27.13
75th$70,350$33.82
90th$76,740$36.89

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters.

Charlotte, NC$49,450
Greenville, SC$48,550
Charleston, SC$47,970
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter salary in South Carolina Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,010
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $27.13 ($56,430 a year).

Do extruding and drawing machine setters make more in Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $56,430 against $47,720 nationally, 18% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,040, so Columbia pays 15% more.

Where does Columbia rank for extruding and drawing machine setter pay?

12 of 130 metro areas with data.

How much does an extruding and drawing machine setter make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,740 or more.

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.