Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #44 of 45 · KY
16.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,330 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $36,180
Employment 1,690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,110P25 $32,210 Median $36,180P75 $45,200P90 $45,710
About 80% of extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Kentucky earn between $31,110 and $45,710. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Kentucky is $39,330, about 16.8% below the U.S. average ($47,260). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,410 | $46,490 | 280 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $38,800 | $39,300 | 100 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,930 | $36,830 | 190 |