How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Average (mean)
- $48,580
- Jobs
- 12,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $39,360 | $18.92 | |
| Median | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $57,280 | $27.54 | |
| 90th | $63,910 | $30.73 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Ohio | $61,440 |
| Alabama | $60,100 |
| Indiana | $57,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,960 |
| Minnesota | $52,600 |
| Maryland | $50,790 |
| Kansas | $50,320 |
| Michigan | $49,180 |
| Missouri | $48,810 |
| Iowa | $48,400 |
| Arkansas | $47,770 |
| Texas | $46,970 |
| Tennessee | $46,200 |
| Georgia | $45,360 |
| California | $45,290 |
| New York | $44,120 |
| Florida | $43,520 |
| South Carolina | $43,380 |
| Wisconsin | $41,980 |
| Virginia | $40,770 |
| North Carolina | $40,090 |
| Utah | $38,570 |
| Nebraska | $37,630 |
| Kentucky | $33,330 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $71,610 |
| Mobile, AL | $63,900 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,760 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,330 |
| Atlanta, GA | $58,980 |
| Athens, GA | $53,970 |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,490 |
| Baltimore, MD | $50,790 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $48,900 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $48,100 |
| New York, NY | $47,930 |
| Columbia, SC | $46,160 |
| Dalton, GA | $45,610 |
In other countries
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter belongs to the international group "Glass and ceramics plant operators".
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- Shoe and Leather Worker and Repairer$37,800
- Shoe Machine Operator and Tender$35,650
- Sewer$36,480
- Tailor$41,640
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$38,180
- Textile Cutting Machine Setter$38,760
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setter$39,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.28 ($46,350 a year).
How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make a month?
About $3,863 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,350 a year.
How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,890 or less a year ($17.25 an hour); the top 10% make $63,910 or more.
Which state pays extruding and forming machine setters the most?
Ohio, with a median of $61,440 a year, followed by Alabama ($60,100) and Indiana ($57,200).
Which city pays extruding and forming machine setters the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $71,610 a year.
How many extruding and forming machine setters are there in the United States?
About 12,850 people work as extruding and forming machine setters.
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.