SOC 51-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Northeast Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Northeast Nebraska, NE is $53,380 per year, 11.9% above the national median of $47,720.
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 Northeast Nebraska, NE is $53,380 per year, 11.9% above the national median of $47,720. Half of workers earn between $48,310 and $53,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,240 and the ninetieth at $58,930.
Employment stands at 130, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lincoln records the highest median at $61,570. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 153rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,240 | −13.6% |
| 25th | $48,310 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $53,380 | +11.9% |
| 75th | $53,380 | +11.9% |
| 90th | $58,930 | +23.5% |
| Mean | $50,880 | +6.6% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $61,570 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $53,380 goes as far as $59,245 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,245US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,380 a year, 11.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,240 to $58,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $61,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Northeast Nebraska, NE?
The median annual wage is $53,380, or $25.67 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 Northeast Nebraska, NE is 11.9% 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 Northeast Nebraska, NE earns more than $58,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,240 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 Lincoln, at $61,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Nebraska, NE. 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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