SOC 51-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — El Paso
El Paso, TX · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in El Paso, TX is $31,070 per year, substantially below the national median of $45,760 — a gap of 32.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in El Paso, TX is $31,070 per year, substantially below the national median of $45,760 — a gap of 32.1%. Half of workers earn between $30,180 and $38,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,460 and the ninetieth at $39,860.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $39,530. Of the 476 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 409th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,460 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $30,180 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $31,070 | −32.1% |
| 75th | $38,560 | −15.7% |
| 90th | $39,860 | −12.9% |
| Mean | $33,420 | −27.0% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $39,530 | 1,130 | |
| 2 | Houston | $38,370 | 620 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $36,170 | 540 | |
| 4 | Longview | $35,210 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Paso run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $31,070 goes as far as $31,998 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,998US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,070 a year, 32.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,460 to $39,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $39,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in El Paso, TX?
The median annual wage is $31,070, or $14.94 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 $45,760, so pay in El Paso, TX is 32.1% lower. 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 El Paso, TX earns more than $39,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,460 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 Dallas, at $39,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in El Paso, TX. 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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