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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,370
Median Annual Salary
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+4.3% vs 2024
$52,350
Mean Salary
$50,370
Median Salary
$24.22
Hourly Rate
1,490 people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts earn a median salary of $50,370 per year ($4,197/month).
This is 5.0% above the national average of $47,956.
Massachusetts ranks #9 out of 46 states for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,490 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 4.3% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $39,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,210 and $58,240.
Median $50,370
P10: $39,850P25: $45,210P75: $58,240P90: $65,470
10th
$39,850
25th
$45,210
Median
$50,370
75th
$58,240
90th
$65,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,850
$19.16
$3,320
25th Percentile
$45,210
$21.74
$3,767
Median (50th)
$50,370
$24.22
$4,197
75th Percentile
$58,240
$28.00
$4,853
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,470
$31.48
$5,455
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,350 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Massachusetts ranks #9 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is $50,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,350.
What is the salary range for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $39,850 at the 10th percentile to $65,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,210 and $58,240.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Massachusetts typically start around $39,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,210 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,490 people are employed as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts is approximately $24.22 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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