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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,150
Median Annual Salary
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+7.3% vs 2024
$54,770
Mean Salary
$51,150
Median Salary
$24.59
Hourly Rate
2,960 people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $51,150 per year ($4,262/month).
This is 6.7% above the national average of $47,956.
Pennsylvania ranks #7 out of 46 states for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 2,960 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 7.3% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania range from $39,120 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,660 and $60,370.
Median $51,150
P10: $39,120P25: $45,660P75: $60,370P90: $73,080
10th
$39,120
25th
$45,660
Median
$51,150
75th
$60,370
90th
$73,080
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,120
$18.81
$3,260
25th Percentile
$45,660
$21.95
$3,805
Median (50th)
$51,150
$24.59
$4,262
75th Percentile
$60,370
$29.02
$5,030
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,080
$35.13
$6,090
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Pennsylvania ranks #7 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania is $51,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,770.
What is the salary range for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania range from $39,120 at the 10th percentile to $73,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,660 and $60,370.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $39,120 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,960 people are employed as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania is approximately $24.59 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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