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

$42,650a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $20.50 an hour or $3,554 a month.

Hourly
$20.50
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
108 of 130
Jobs in the area
1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,360Median: $42,650Highest 10%: $49,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,360$14.12
25th$40,600$19.52
Median$42,650$20.50
75th$46,950$22.57
90th$49,070$23.59

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for extruding and drawing machine setters.

Dallas, TX$48,590
El Paso, TX$43,890
San Antonio, TX$40,790
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $20.50 ($42,650 a year).

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

No: $42,650 against $47,720 nationally, 11% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,890, so Houston pays 7% less.

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

108 of 130 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,070 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.