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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,070
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.1% vs 2024
$48,980
Mean Salary
$47,070
Median Salary
$22.63
Hourly Rate
3,970 people work as Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio earn a median salary of $47,070 per year ($3,922/month).
This is 2.5% above the national average of $45,944.
Ohio ranks #21 out of 45 states for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 3,970 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 5.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.38
Speaking
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.67
Mechanical
3.55
Computers and Electronics
3.13
Mathematics
2.92
Engineering and Technology
2.85
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(78.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio
Salaries for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio range from $37,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $68,160 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,000 and $53,500.
Median $47,070
P10: $37,650P25: $40,000P75: $53,500P90: $68,160
10th
$37,650
25th
$40,000
Median
$47,070
75th
$53,500
90th
$68,160
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,650
$18.10
$3,137
25th Percentile
$40,000
$19.23
$3,333
Median (50th)
$47,070
$22.63
$3,922
75th Percentile
$53,500
$25.72
$4,458
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$68,160
$32.77
$5,680
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,980 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Ohio ranks #21 of 45 states
$45,944
National avg. for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio is $47,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,980.
What is the salary range for a Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
Salaries for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio range from $37,650 at the 10th percentile to $68,160 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,000 and $53,500.
What is the starting salary for a Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
Entry-level Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Ohio typically start around $37,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,970 people are employed as Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ohio is approximately $22.63 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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