Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $47,987 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.3% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 1,970 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $44,410 to $52,760 depending on location.
$47,987
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$52,760
Highest paying metro
$44,410
Lowest paying metro
1,970
Employed in Pennsylvania
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inExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $52,760 | $50,850 | $52,760 | 180 |
| Lancaster, PA | $51,150 | $47,390 | $58,430 | 120 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $48,960 | $44,830 | $69,760 | 250 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $48,250 | $48,250 | $49,960 | 70 |
| York, PA | $48,240 | $46,470 | $50,810 | 110 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $47,570 | $41,810 | $58,800 | 540 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $46,780 | $40,000 | $57,400 | 130 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,020 | $40,020 | $49,780 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,730 | $43,090 | $48,930 | 390 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $44,410 | $37,080 | $48,130 | 80 |