Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Alabama

In Alabama, the median pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $18.58 an hour ($38,650 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.

$18.58Median hourly pay

$36,550–$45,220Middle half of workers, yearly

1,510People in this job in Alabama

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($45,760). Alabama ranks 41st of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in Alabama

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.02	$29,170
25% of workers	$17.57	$36,550
Half of workers (median)	$18.58	$38,650
75% of workers	$21.74	$45,220
90% of workers	$23.53	$48,940

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Alabama metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Birmingham	$45,140	260
Decatur	$43,150	70
Tuscaloosa	$38,370	100
Auburn-Opelika	$36,800	50

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

Education, experience and outlook for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders

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: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Alabama

Job	Median yearly pay
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$39,010
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,290
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$37,820
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing	$36,750
Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$38,810
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$53,380
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers	$60,100
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,920

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.