SOC 51-4021 · May 2025 · United States
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $47,720 per year, measured over 60,840 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $61,350.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 76.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $61,350 and Idaho pays $34,700.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $61,350 | 430 | |
| 2 | Vermont | $59,220 | 60 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | $53,330 | 2,950 | |
| 4 | Nebraska | $52,360 | 510 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $51,830 | 900 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $51,180 | 750 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $51,150 | 2,960 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $51,110 | 240 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $50,370 | 1,490 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $50,230 | 1,000 |
States with the most Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 5,020 | $46,340 | |
| 2 | Texas | 4,070 | $45,890 | |
| 3 | California | 3,870 | $45,880 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 3,740 | $49,420 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 3,190 | $50,230 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 2,980 | $47,550 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 2,960 | $51,150 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,950 | $53,330 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 2,750 | $48,520 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 2,560 | $48,410 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $64,760 | 50 |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $64,760 | 450 |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $64,520 | 110 |
| 4 | Appleton | $61,960 | 250 |
| 5 | Lincoln | $61,570 | 90 |
| 6 | Duluth | $61,530 | 80 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $60,820 | 520 |
| 8 | Greensboro | $60,390 | 430 |
| 9 | Allentown | $57,370 | 150 |
| 10 | Fort Wayne | $56,970 | 790 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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