Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Texas
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas earn a median salary of $37,044 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.9% vs the national median of $45,130. An estimated 2,800 extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $30,330 to $51,410 depending on location.
$37,044
Avg median salary in Texas
$51,410
Highest paying metro
$30,330
Lowest paying metro
2,800
Employed in Texas
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inExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Region of Texas | $51,410 | $44,920 | $64,310 | 330 |
| Austin, TX | $39,430 | $35,650 | $44,050 | 110 |
| Houston, TX | $37,740 | $35,400 | $46,130 | 440 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,100 | $35,140 | $40,850 | 1,250 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $36,550 | $36,550 | $49,180 | 200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,940 | $33,570 | $38,610 | 270 |
| Killeen, TX | $34,270 | $31,400 | $47,580 | 120 |
| Longview, TX | $30,630 | $30,630 | $32,240 | 30 |
| El Paso, TX | $30,330 | $29,520 | $34,930 | 50 |