The salary of an Extrusion Operator in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Extrusion Operator in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that Extrusion Operator salary in the US can go up to $23 or down to $17, but most earn between $19 and $22. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Extrusion Operator in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
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| 75th Percentile | $22 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| Average | $21 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $19 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Extrusion Operator with under 1 year experience makes about $42,662. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Extrusion Operator makes around $42,919. After 2-4 years, the Extrusion Operator pay rises to about $43,472. Those senior Extrusion Operator with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $43,840, and those Extrusion Operator having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $43,932 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Extrusion Operator | $42,662 |
| Intermediate Level Extrusion Operator | $42,919 |
| Senior Level Extrusion Operator | $43,472 |
| Specialist Level Extrusion Operator | $43,840 |
| Expert Level Extrusion Operator | $43,932 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Extrusion Operator is $47,340 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $46,709. While in New Jersey, an Extrusion Operator earns $46,520 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Extrusion Operator in San Francisco, CA is $53,602 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $49,739. While an Extrusion Operator earns $47,868 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Extrusion Operator salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Extrusion Operator compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $38,256 in 2023 to about $37,980 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Extrusion Operator salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $42,919 | 67.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,283 | 5.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $1,717 | 2.7% | ||
| Disability | $858 | 1.3% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 10.0% | ||
| Pension | $2,361 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $6,108 | 9.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $63,619 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 60.0% |
| Associates | 20.0% |
| Bachelors | 20.0% |
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Sets up and operates an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirements. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery. Adjusts and cleans machines. Documents work performed as required. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
