Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • North Carolina
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median salary of $43,621 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.3% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 2,250 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $37,850 to $46,770 depending on location.
$43,621
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$46,770
Highest paying metro
$37,850
Lowest paying metro
2,250
Employed in North Carolina
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inExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $46,770 | $40,770 | $57,580 | 740 |
| Central North Carolina | $46,290 | $40,090 | $53,120 | 170 |
| Western North Carolina | $46,180 | $38,030 | $63,070 | 120 |
| Hickory, NC | $45,760 | $38,720 | $47,650 | 190 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,590 | $44,200 | $46,750 | 180 |
| Asheville, NC | $44,740 | $39,070 | $45,610 | 90 |
| Winston, NC | $43,320 | $37,340 | $49,400 | 130 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $40,770 | $38,500 | $58,640 | 160 |
| Greensboro, NC | $38,940 | $38,240 | $43,750 | 390 |
| Durham, NC | $37,850 | $37,820 | $47,880 | 80 |