Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Texas
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas earn an average of $41,230 a year. That is $6,030 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $47,260. The best-paying metro area is Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX at $42,290.
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Average pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,260 | $22.72 |
| Texas | $41,230 | $19.82 |
| Arkansas | $46,990 | $22.59 |
| Louisiana | $45,360 | $21.81 |
| Oklahoma | $42,220 | $20.30 |
| New Mexico | $35,320 | $16.98 |
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- Helpers--Production Workers$37,550
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Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Texas?
The average is $41,230 a year, and the median is $37,710. That is $6,030 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $47,260.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$19.82 an hour on average; the median is $18.13.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($42,290), followed by Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($42,020). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is El Paso, TX ($33,420).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #41 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.