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

In Washington, the median pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $21.40 an hour ($44,510 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.

$21.40Median hourly pay
$42,720–$52,340Middle half of workers, yearly
750People in this job in Washington

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($45,760). Washington ranks 31st 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 Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.02$39,560
25% of workers$20.54$42,720
Half of workers (median)$21.40$44,510
75% of workers$25.16$52,340
90% of workers$33.64$69,960

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$43,2800

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)

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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.