SOC 51-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Dalton
Dalton, GA · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Dalton, GA is $47,940 per year, close to the national median of $47,720 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Dalton, GA is $47,940 per year, close to the national median of $47,720 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $40,590 and $51,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,000 and the ninetieth at $59,630.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $48,570. Of the 225 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 122nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,000 | −16.2% |
| 25th | $40,590 | −14.9% |
| Median (50th) | $47,940 | +0.5% |
| 75th | $51,800 | +8.5% |
| 90th | $59,630 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $48,060 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $48,570 | 1,680 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $46,930 | 110 | |
| 3 | Athens | $45,140 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dalton run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $47,940 goes as far as $49,782 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,782US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,940 a year, 0.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,000 to $59,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $48,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Dalton, GA?
The median annual wage is $47,940, or $23.05 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 Dalton, GA is 0.5% 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 Dalton, GA earns more than $59,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,000 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 Atlanta, at $48,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Dalton, GA. 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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