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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers is $28.89 an hour ($60,100 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.

$28.89Median hourly pay
$43,960–$63,180Middle half of workers, yearly
930People in this job in Alabama

That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($46,350). Alabama ranks 2nd of 24 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers in Alabama

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.42$38,310
25% of workers$21.14$43,960
Half of workers (median)$28.89$60,100
75% of workers$30.37$63,180
90% of workers$33.82$70,340

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Mobile$63,900130

Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,800
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Sewing Machine Operators$30,830

Other job titles for this job

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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.