SOC 516091
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
National Median
$44,980
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$44,980
Entry Level (10th pct)
$35,590
Experienced (90th pct)
$63,650
Total Employed
14,900
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $35,590 - $38,990 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $38,990 - $54,690 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $54,690 - $63,650 |
Highest Paying Locations for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary by Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers?
The national median annual salary for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers is $44,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fiberss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fiberss is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median salary of $78,960.
How much can an experienced Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers make?
Top-earning Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fiberss (90th percentile) make $63,650 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.