Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers vs. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fiberss earn a median salary of $44,980/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn $71,190/year - a difference of $26,210. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median salary
$44,980
$71,190
Hourly rate
$21.63/hr
$34.23/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$35,590
$45,790
Senior level (90th %)
$63,650
$106,960
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
14,900
685,140
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing