Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Indiana
Also called: Extruding and Compacting Machine Operators
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Indiana earn a median of $46,790 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($45,760)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 3,150
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,480; the top 10% earn over $59,580. Nationally the range is $34,630 to $63,450.
States ranked near Indiana
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Indiana
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Indiana?
The median is $46,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,480 and the top 10% earn over $59,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $45,760). Living costs are not included.