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

$61,040a year

Median yearly pay for extruding and forming machine setters in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $29.35 an hour or $5,087 a month.

Hourly
$29.35
Vs. national median
+32%
Rank among cities
5 of 23
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,090Median: $61,040Highest 10%: $61,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,090$17.35
25th$45,590$21.92
Median$61,040$29.35
75th$61,040$29.35
90th$61,040$29.35

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $29.35 ($61,040 a year).

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

Yes: $61,040 against $46,350 nationally, 32% more.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $55,960, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.

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

5 of 23 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,040 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.