SOC 51-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Connecticut
Connecticut · 4 metro areas compared
At $50,230, median pay for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Connecticut tracks the national median of $47,720 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,230, median pay for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Connecticut tracks the national median of $47,720 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,630 to $57,040.
The area has 1,000 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.51 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Connecticut ranks number 10th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $54,170. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 480th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,470 | −19.4% |
| 25th | $46,630 | −2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $50,230 | +5.3% |
| 75th | $57,040 | +19.5% |
| 90th | $61,300 | +28.5% |
| Mean | $51,830 | +8.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $54,170 | 80 | |
| 2 | Hartford | $51,410 | 280 | |
| 3 | New Haven | $49,590 | 280 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $48,980 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $50,230 buys what $48,485 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,485US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,230 a year, 5.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,470 to $61,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,000 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $54,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $50,230, or $24.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,720, so pay in Connecticut is 5.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $61,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $54,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,000 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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