SOC 51-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Nevada
Nevada
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada comes to $50,050 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,760 by 9.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada comes to $50,050 a year, ahead of the national median of $45,760 by 9.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,880 and $55,820. The lowest tenth earn under $40,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,190.
Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 432nd of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,490 | −11.5% |
| 25th | $47,880 | +4.6% |
| Median (50th) | $50,050 | +9.4% |
| 75th | $55,820 | +22.0% |
| 90th | $60,190 | +31.5% |
| Mean | $50,440 | +10.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $50,050 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,050US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,050 a year, 9.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,490 to $60,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 7th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $50,050, or $24.06 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 Nevada is 9.4% 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 Nevada earns more than $60,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,490 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.
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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