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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $21.83 an hour ($45,410 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.

$21.83Median hourly pay
$36,990–$49,280Middle half of workers, yearly
1,120People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,720). It is 2% lower than the Ohio median ($46,340).

Pay range for extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.13$35,630
25% of workers$17.79$36,990
Half of workers (median)$21.83$45,410
75% of workers$23.69$49,280
90% of workers$28.62$59,520

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati$47,990810
Toledo$47,210160
Akron$47,110290
Columbus$47,090430
Canton-Massillon$46,800160
Cleveland (this page)$45,4101,120
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$44,730280
Youngstown-Warren$40,460290

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,300
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,860
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,070
Machinists$58,240
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,040
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,440
Tool and Die Makers$64,070

Other job titles for this job

Drawbench OperatorExtruder OperatorExtruding Press OperatorExtrusion Line OperatorExtrusion OperatorExtrusion Press OperatorInjection Machine OperatorMetal DrawerMetal InspectorPlastic Extrusion OperatorPlastics Extruder OperatorRetort Press Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.