Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC code 51-9041 · Production Occupations
National employment
58,770
Mean annual wage
$47,260
Mean hourly wage
$22.72
Median annual wage
$45,760
Median hourly wage
$22.00
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,630 | $16.65 |
| 25th percentile | $38,360 | $18.44 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $45,760 | $22.00 |
| 75th percentile | $52,580 | $25.28 |
| 90th percentile | $63,450 | $30.51 |
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- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 51-4199$45,950/yr
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 51-9195$46,170/yr
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 51-4031$46,330/yr
- Upholsterers 51-6093$46,340/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.