Best Paying Industries for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
$45,130
National Median Salary
85
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $68,000 | +50.7% | 310 |
| 2 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $64,110 | +42.1% | 320 |
| 3 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $58,490 | +29.6% | 160 |
| 4 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $57,580 | +27.6% | 450 |
| 5 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $56,320 | +24.8% | 480 |
| 6 | Tobacco Manufacturing | $56,320 | +24.8% | — |
| 7 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $55,600 | +23.2% | — |
| 8 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $52,120 | +15.5% | 40 |
| 9 | Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $51,550 | +14.2% | — |
| 10 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $51,550 | +14.2% | — |
See All 85 Industries
Upgrade to Pro for the complete industry-by-industry salary breakdown
Upgrade to Pro - $79/year