How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make in California?
$45,290a year
Median yearly pay for extruding and forming machine setters in California. That is $21.77 an hour or $3,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.77
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $45,290Highest 10%: $77,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| Median | $45,290 | $21.77 | |
| 75th | $53,480 | $25.71 | |
| 90th | $77,690 | $37.35 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for extruding and forming machine setters.
| 12. Texas | $46,970 |
| 13. Tennessee | $46,200 |
| 14. Georgia | $45,360 |
| 15. California | $45,290 |
| 16. New York | $44,120 |
| 17. Florida | $43,520 |
| 18. South Carolina | $43,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.77 ($45,290 a year).
Do extruding and forming machine setters make more in California than the national average?
No: $45,290 against $46,350 nationally, 2% less.
Where does California rank for extruding and forming machine setter pay?
California ranks 15 of 24 states.
Which city in California pays extruding and forming machine setters the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $44,350 a year.
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.