Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Role Overview
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $64,860 |
| Minnesota | $54,340 |
| Maryland | $53,190 |
| Vermont | $52,900 |
| North Carolina | $51,930 |
| Nebraska | $50,750 |
| South Carolina | $50,750 |
| Louisiana | $50,610 |
| Delaware | $50,410 |
| Arizona | $49,850 |
| New Jersey | $49,540 |
| Colorado | $49,510 |
| Illinois | $49,070 |
| Connecticut | $49,020 |
| Wisconsin | $48,840 |
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Median Annual Salary
$46,980
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.2%
Avg. annual openings
6.5k
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