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

In Florida, the median pay for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers is $20.92 an hour ($43,520 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.

$20.92Median hourly pay
$41,210–$59,000Middle half of workers, yearly
620People in this job in Florida

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($46,350). Florida ranks 17th 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 Florida

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.79$39,080
25% of workers$19.81$41,210
Half of workers (median)$20.92$43,520
75% of workers$28.37$59,000
90% of workers$29.15$60,640

Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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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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.