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Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,290
Median Annual Salary
▼
-4.3% vs 2024
$50,430
Mean Salary
$45,290
Median Salary
$21.77
Hourly Rate
330 people work as Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California earn a median salary of $45,290 per year ($3,774/month).
This is 3.8% below the national average of $47,074.
California ranks #15 out of 24 states for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers pay.
Approximately 330 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 4.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.5
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.68
English Language
3.23
Mathematics
3.12
Education and Training
3.11
Mechanical
3.07
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California
Salaries for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,770 and $53,480.
Median $45,290
P10: $38,890P25: $42,770P75: $53,480P90: $77,690
10th
$38,890
25th
$42,770
Median
$45,290
75th
$53,480
90th
$77,690
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,890
$18.70
$3,240
25th Percentile
$42,770
$20.56
$3,564
Median (50th)
$45,290
$21.77
$3,774
75th Percentile
$53,480
$25.71
$4,456
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,690
$37.35
$6,474
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
California ranks #15 of 24 states
$47,074
National avg. for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
How much do Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers make in California?
The median annual salary for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California is $45,290 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,430.
What is the salary range for a Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California?
Salaries for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile to $77,690 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,770 and $53,480.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California?
Entry-level Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers positions in California typically start around $38,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 330 people are employed as Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in California is approximately $21.77 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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