Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers salary
- 10th pct
- $35,890
- Middle 50%
- $39,360–$57,280
- 90th pct
- $63,910
The BLS estimates 12,850 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $46,350 ($22.29 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 51-6091). Across 8 metros with published figures, medians range from $40,310 in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC to $59,330 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,850 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers earn the most
8 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $59,330 | 220 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,980 | 590 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,900 | 200 |
| Dalton, GA | $45,610 | 860 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $44,830 | 250 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $42,380 | 500 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $41,590 | 220 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40,310 | 580 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $45,610 | 860 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,980 | 590 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40,310 | 580 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $42,380 | 500 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $44,830 | 250 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $59,330 | 220 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $41,590 | 220 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,900 | 200 |
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Questions
What is the median Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers salary in the U.S.?
$46,350 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $39,360–$57,280.
How much do Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $22.29 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $18.92–$27.54 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $30.73. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($59,330), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($58,980), Chattanooga, TN-GA ($48,900). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.