NC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-4021

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual Salary $51,930 +11% above national average (national: $46,980)
$51,380Mean Annual
$25Median Hourly
4,370Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$51,930
$37,530
10th pct.
$61,320
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$37,530$18.04
25th percentile$44,040$21.17
50th percentile (median)$51,930$24.97
75th percentile$57,570$27.68
90th percentile (top earners)$61,320$29.48
Mean (average)$51,380$24.70

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $51,930
Rhode Island $64,860 +25%
Minnesota $54,340 +5%
Maryland $53,190 +2%
Vermont $52,900 +2%
Nebraska $50,750 -2%
South Carolina $50,750 -2%
Louisiana $50,610 -3%
Delaware $50,410 -3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in North Carolina?

The mean extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in North Carolina is $51,380 per year. The median (middle) salary is $51,930 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in North Carolina?

Entry-level extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $37,530 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $44,040 per year.

What is the highest Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in North Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $61,320 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $57,570 per year.

How does the North Carolina Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary compare to the national average?

The median extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in North Carolina is $51,930, which is +11% above national average of $46,980.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes