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How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make in Augusta?

$42,380a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and forming machine setters in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $20.38 an hour or $3,532 a month.

Hourly
$20.38
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
17 of 23
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,740Median: $42,380Highest 10%: $59,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,740$17.66
25th$36,740$17.66
Median$42,380$20.38
75th$43,810$21.06
90th$59,740$28.72

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for extruding and forming machine setters.

Atlanta, GA$58,980
Athens, GA$53,970
Chattanooga, TN$48,900
Dalton, GA$45,610
Rome, GA$36,200
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter salary in Georgia Extruding and Forming Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$113,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,570
Machinist$67,140
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,050
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,790
Dental Laboratory Technician$53,930
Welder$50,800
Inspector$49,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,740
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,720
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $20.38 ($42,380 a year).

Do extruding and forming machine setters make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $42,380 against $46,350 nationally, 9% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $45,360, so Augusta pays 7% less.

Where does Augusta rank for extruding and forming machine setter pay?

17 of 23 metro areas with data.

How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,740 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.