Extruding and Forming Machine Setter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An extruding and forming machine setter earns a median of $46,350 a year ($22.29 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $48,580. About 12,850 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $46,350
- Gross pay
- $1,782.69
- Federal income tax
- −$130.08
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$110.53
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$25.85
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,516.24
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $46,350
- Federal
- $3,382
- FICA
- $3,546
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $39,422
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter: $46,680
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker: $45,950
BLS occupation: Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-6091). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an extruding and forming machine setter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.29; the average is $23.36.
What is the salary range for an extruding and forming machine setter?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,890 and the top 10% earn over $63,910 a year.
How much is $46,350 after taxes?
About $39,422 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $37,983 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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