SOC 51-6091 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers is $44,990 per year ($21.63/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $39,000 and $54,683 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $63,648 per year. There are approximately 14,900 extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.11 | $35,589 |
| P25 | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| P50MEDIAN | $21.63 | $44,990 |
| P75 | $26.29 | $54,683 |
| P90 | $30.60 | $63,648 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers is $44,990 per year ($21.63/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $39,000 and $54,683 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers is $63,648 per year ($30.60/hr). The 75th percentile is $54,683 per year.
Entry-level Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,589 per year ($17.11/hr). The 25th percentile is $39,000 per year.
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