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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$47,040
Median Annual
$45,130
Total Workforce
57,300
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Modesto, CA | $67,910 | 160 |
| #2 | Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $67,720 | 140 |
| #3 | Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $62,280 | 50 |
| #4 | Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $58,970 | 130 |
| #5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $57,320 | 270 |
| #6 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $56,410 | 870 |
| #7 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $56,230 | 180 |
| #8 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $56,020 | 140 |
| #9 | Pennsylvania | $55,390 | 2,550 |
| #10 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $55,160 | 100 |
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