Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $49,820 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.4% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 3,830 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $38,000 to $86,150 depending on location.
$49,820
Avg median salary in California
$86,150
Highest paying metro
$38,000
Lowest paying metro
3,830
Employed in California
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inExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $86,150 | $40,470 | $86,150 | 160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $57,460 | $47,340 | $63,200 | 270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $55,660 | $44,460 | $61,140 | 120 |
| Stockton, CA | $54,730 | $42,280 | $69,990 | 180 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,310 | $35,780 | $62,950 | 210 |
| Riverside, CA | $45,610 | $39,050 | $54,850 | 760 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,530 | $38,600 | $55,130 | 1,470 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,050 | $39,350 | $52,740 | 220 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,840 | $39,720 | $54,590 | 250 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $40,370 | $35,600 | $44,360 | 50 |
| Oxnard, CA | $38,130 | $36,410 | $47,100 | 100 |
| El Centro, CA | $38,000 | $38,000 | $70,910 | 40 |