Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Pennsylvania
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn an average of $57,820 a year. That is $10,560 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $47,260. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $57,520.
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Average pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Average pay by state
Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,260 | $22.72 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,820 | $27.80 |
| West Virginia | $49,380 | $23.74 |
| Ohio | $48,980 | $23.55 |
| New York | $48,510 | $23.32 |
| New Jersey | $48,200 | $23.17 |
| Maryland | $46,380 | $22.30 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,040
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,360
- Production Workers, All Other$45,780
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56,360
- Helpers--Production Workers$42,560
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,400
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $57,820 a year, and the median is $53,580. That is $10,560 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $47,260.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$27.80 an hour on average; the median is $25.76.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($57,520), followed by Reading, PA ($56,010). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($47,090).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #1 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.