Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Also called: Extruding and Compacting Machine Operators
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median of $47,300 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($45,760)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 4,210
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,260; the top 10% earn over $71,130. Nationally the range is $34,630 to $63,450.
States ranked near California
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in California
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in California?
The median is $47,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,260 and the top 10% earn over $71,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 45 (+3% vs. the national median of $45,760). Living costs are not included.