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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,880
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$47,310
Mean Salary
$45,880
Median Salary
$22.06
Hourly Rate
3,870 people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California earn a median salary of $45,880 per year ($3,823/month).
This is 4.3% below the national average of $47,956.
California ranks #36 out of 46 states for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 3,870 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.04
Mathematics
3.5
English Language
3.47
Administration and Management
2.76
Computers and Electronics
2.55
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(84.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,230 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $60,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,920 and $50,140.
Median $45,880
P10: $37,230P25: $39,920P75: $50,140P90: $60,770
10th
$37,230
25th
$39,920
Median
$45,880
75th
$50,140
90th
$60,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,230
$17.90
$3,102
25th Percentile
$39,920
$19.19
$3,326
Median (50th)
$45,880
$22.06
$3,823
75th Percentile
$50,140
$24.11
$4,178
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$60,770
$29.22
$5,064
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,310 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
California ranks #36 of 46 states
$47,956
National avg. for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in California?
The median annual salary for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is $45,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,310.
What is the salary range for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California range from $37,230 at the 10th percentile to $60,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,920 and $50,140.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Entry-level Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in California typically start around $37,230 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,920 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,870 people are employed as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California is approximately $22.06 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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