Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers is $22.29 an hour ($46,350 a year). About 12,850 people work in this job there.

$22.29Median hourly pay
$39,360–$57,280Middle half of workers, yearly
12,850People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.26$35,890
25% of workers$18.92$39,360
Half of workers (median)$22.29$46,350
75% of workers$27.54$57,280
90% of workers$30.73$63,910

Best-paying states for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ohio$61,440380
Alabama$60,100930
Indiana$57,200390
Pennsylvania$55,960490
Minnesota$52,600410
Maryland$50,7900
Kansas$50,320320
Michigan$49,180180
Missouri$48,81070
Iowa$48,400100

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.3% over ten years, declining · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)

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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.