Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Washington
Also called: Extruding and Compacting Machine Operators
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Washington earn a median of $44,510 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($45,760)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,560; the top 10% earn over $69,960. Nationally the range is $34,630 to $63,450.
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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Washington
How much do extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Washington?
The median is $44,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,560 and the top 10% earn over $69,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 45 (−3% vs. the national median of $45,760). Living costs are not included.