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

In South Carolina, the median pay for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers is $20.85 an hour ($43,380 a year). About 1,080 people work in this job there.

$20.85Median hourly pay

$37,670–$49,980Middle half of workers, yearly

1,080People in this job in South Carolina

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($46,350). South Carolina ranks 18th 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 South Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.14	$35,640
25% of workers	$18.11	$37,670
Half of workers (median)	$20.85	$43,380
75% of workers	$24.03	$49,980
90% of workers	$28.72	$59,740

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Spartanburg	$48,100	100
Columbia	$46,160	60
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	$41,490	170

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)

Related jobs in South Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,740
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,620
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,040
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,040
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,210
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,410
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$30,470

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.