Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operator, and Tender Salary in the Industry of Specialty Trade Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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
$24,610
25th Percentile Wage
$27,680
50th Percentile Wage
$32,440
75th Percentile Wage
$37,000
90th Percentile Wage
$41,440

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $41,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $24,610.

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 Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$32,440
-4.59% 6.41%
2016
$33,930
3.98% -
2014
$32,580
-0.77% -
2013
$32,830
7.52% -
2012
$30,360
- -

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. 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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