Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Texas
In Texas, extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders earn $37,100 at the median — $17.84 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $37K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by metro in Texas
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $39K | +6% | 110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38K | +2% | 440 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $37K | +0% | 1,250 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $36K | -3% | 270 |
| Killeen-Temple | $34K | -8% | 120 |
| Longview | $31K | -17% | 30 |
| El Paso | $30K | -18% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Texas?
The median is $37,100 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,970, and experienced extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders can clear $59,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,654/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 53.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders salary is worth about $40,551 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.