Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers in the United States was $46,350 ($22.29 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,890 | $17.26 |
| 25th | $39,360 | $18.92 |
| Median | $46,350 | $22.29 |
| 75th | $57,280 | $27.54 |
| 90th | $63,910 | $30.73 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-6091
- Total U.S. employment: 12,850
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 12,850 extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
At $22.29 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $46,363 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $46,350.
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,100 | $28.89 | +29.7% | 930 |
| Arkansas | $47,770 | $22.97 | +3.1% | 90 |
| California | $45,290 | $21.77 | -2.3% | 330 |
| Florida | $43,520 | $20.92 | -6.1% | 620 |
| Georgia | $45,360 | $21.81 | -2.1% | 2,530 |
| Indiana | $57,200 | $27.50 | +23.4% | 390 |
| Iowa | $48,400 | $23.27 | +4.4% | 100 |
| Kansas | $50,320 | $24.19 | +8.6% | 320 |
| Kentucky | $33,330 | $16.03 | -28.1% | 120 |
| Maryland | $50,790 | $24.42 | +9.6% | 0 |
| Michigan | $49,180 | $23.64 | +6.1% | 180 |
| Minnesota | $52,600 | $25.29 | +13.5% | 410 |
| Missouri | $48,810 | $23.46 | +5.3% | 70 |
| Nebraska | $37,630 | $18.09 | -18.8% | 50 |
| New York | $44,120 | $21.21 | -4.8% | 210 |
| North Carolina | $40,090 | $19.27 | -13.5% | 1,980 |
| Ohio | $61,440 | $29.54 | +32.6% | 380 |
| Pennsylvania | $55,960 | $26.90 | +20.7% | 490 |
| South Carolina | $43,380 | $20.85 | -6.4% | 1,080 |
| Tennessee | $46,200 | $22.21 | -0.3% | 320 |
| Texas | $46,970 | $22.58 | +1.3% | 520 |
| Utah | $38,570 | $18.55 | -16.8% | 100 |
| Virginia | $40,770 | $19.60 | -12.0% | 540 |
| Wisconsin | $41,980 | $20.18 | -9.4% | 180 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers?
The median annual wage for extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers is $46,350 ($22.29 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 12,850 extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders, synthetic and glass fibers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.29. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.