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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,890
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.3% vs 2024
$47,440
Mean Salary
$45,890
Median Salary
$22.06
Hourly Rate
4,070 people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Texas
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 Texas earn a median salary of $45,890 per year ($3,824/month).
This is 4.3% below the national average of $47,956.
Texas ranks #35 out of 46 states for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 4,070 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 1.3% 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 Texas
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $36,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,830 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,760 and $50,050.
Median $45,890
P10: $36,770P25: $40,760P75: $50,050P90: $62,830
10th
$36,770
25th
$40,760
Median
$45,890
75th
$50,050
90th
$62,830
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,770
$17.68
$3,064
25th Percentile
$40,760
$19.60
$3,396
Median (50th)
$45,890
$22.06
$3,824
75th Percentile
$50,050
$24.06
$4,170
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,830
$30.21
$5,235
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,440 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#35
Texas ranks #35 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas is $45,890 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,440.
What is the salary range for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Salaries for Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $36,770 at the 10th percentile to $62,830 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,760 and $50,050.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Entry-level Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Texas typically start around $36,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,760 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,070 people are employed as Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
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 Texas 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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