Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Missouri
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Missouri earn a median salary of $46,180 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.3% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 1,760 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $39,540 to $57,580 depending on location.
$46,180
Avg median salary in Missouri
$57,580
Highest paying metro
$39,540
Lowest paying metro
1,760
Employed in Missouri
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $57,580 | $46,240 | $68,530 | 870 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $51,030 | $42,460 | $65,370 | 70 |
| Southwest Missouri | $49,570 | $39,780 | $61,480 | 40 |
| Southeast Missouri | $48,700 | $48,700 | $48,700 | 150 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $44,370 | $42,570 | $62,220 | 120 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $43,470 | $37,160 | $48,430 | 190 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $41,040 | $37,560 | $48,370 | 40 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $40,320 | $34,160 | $48,770 | 40 |
| Central Missouri | $39,540 | $36,130 | $46,020 | 240 |