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

$46,160a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and forming machine setters in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,847 a month.

Hourly
$22.19
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
14 of 23
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,810Median: $46,160Highest 10%: $59,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,810$17.70
25th$38,130$18.33
Median$46,160$22.19
75th$55,270$26.57
90th$59,700$28.70

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for extruding and forming machine setters.

Spartanburg, SC$48,100
Augusta, GA$42,380
Greenville, SC$41,490
Charlotte, NC$40,310
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter salary in South Carolina Extruding and Forming 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
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $22.19 ($46,160 a year).

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

Yes: $46,160 against $46,350 nationally, 0% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $43,380, so Columbia pays 6% more.

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

14 of 23 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,700 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.