SOC 51-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — York
York-Hanover, PA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in York, PA is $48,860 per year, close to the national median of $45,760 for the same occupation.
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 York, PA is $48,860 per year, close to the national median of $45,760 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $37,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,750 to $49,100.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Reading leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $54,530. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 234th of 390 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,760 | −17.5% |
| 25th | $48,750 | +6.5% |
| Median (50th) | $48,860 | +6.8% |
| 75th | $49,100 | +7.3% |
| 90th | $54,380 | +18.8% |
| Mean | $48,820 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | $54,530 | 160 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $51,830 | 470 | |
| 3 | Lancaster | $50,270 | 70 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $50,150 | 140 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $48,890 | 420 | |
| 6 | Gettysburg | $48,250 | 70 | |
| 7 | Scranton | $46,010 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $48,860 goes as far as $50,061 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,061US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,860 a year, 6.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,760 to $54,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reading, at $54,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in York, PA?
The median annual wage is $48,860, or $23.49 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 York, PA is 6.8% 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 York, PA earns more than $54,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,760 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 Reading, at $54,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in York, PA. 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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