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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Full extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders overview →U.S. mean $47,260 · median $45,760
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #1 | $57,820 | $53,580 | $28 | +22.3% | $40,020–$78,670 |
| Maine | #2 | $55,230 | $57,990 | $27 | +16.9% | $36,920–$73,390 |
| South Carolina | #3 | $53,530 | $51,620 | $26 | +13.3% | $35,360–$72,860 |
| Minnesota | #4 | $52,730 | $52,070 | $25 | +11.6% | $40,660–$64,140 |