Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kentucky
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median salary of $41,383 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.3% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 630 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $38,150 to $44,550 depending on location.
$41,383
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$44,550
Highest paying metro
$38,150
Lowest paying metro
630
Employed in Kentucky
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky | $44,550 | $30,420 | $44,550 | 140 |
| West Kentucky | $42,830 | $40,750 | $42,830 | 90 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $40,000 | $32,230 | $49,300 | 400 |
| Lexington, KY | $38,150 | $31,480 | $45,200 | — |