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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$34,700
Median Annual Salary
▼
-12.9% vs 2024
$38,890
Mean Salary
$34,700
Median Salary
$16.68
Hourly Rate
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Idaho
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 Idaho earn a median salary of $34,700 per year ($2,891/month).
This is 27.6% below the national average of $47,956.
Idaho ranks #46 out of 46 states for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Salaries decreased by 12.9% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho range from $32,950 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,100 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,220 and $45,790.
Median $34,700
P10: $32,950P25: $34,220P75: $45,790P90: $49,100
10th
$32,950
25th
$34,220
Median
$34,700
75th
$45,790
90th
$49,100
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,950
$15.84
$2,745
25th Percentile
$34,220
$16.45
$2,851
Median (50th)
$34,700
$16.68
$2,891
75th Percentile
$45,790
$22.01
$3,815
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,100
$23.61
$4,091
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#46
Idaho ranks #46 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 Idaho?
The median annual salary for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho is $34,700 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,890.
What is the salary range for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho?
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho range from $32,950 at the 10th percentile to $49,100 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,220 and $45,790.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho?
Entry-level Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Idaho typically start around $32,950 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,220 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho?
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 Idaho is approximately $16.68 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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