Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operator, and Tender Salary in the Industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

The salary statistics and trend of extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operator, and tender salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$25,060
25th Percentile Wage
$28,750
50th Percentile Wage
$35,080
75th Percentile Wage
$45,490
90th Percentile Wage
$59,270

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $59,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $25,060.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$35,080
-1.74% -1.74%
2016
$35,690
-56.09% -
2015
$55,710
35.94% -
2012
$35,690
- -

Table 3. Compare Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operator, and Tender Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in six industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$35,080
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$35,080
Specialty Trade Contractors
$32,440
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$32,170
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$26,470
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$18,520

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