What are the main factors that influence an Extrusion Machine Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Extrusion Machine Operator?

The MFG Durable industry offers the highest average compensation for Extrusion Machine Operator roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Extrusion Machine Operator's salary?

An Extrusion Machine Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,211 for beginners, reaching about $42,036 at mid-level, and approach $42,509 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Extrusion Machine Operator?

Extrusion Machine Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Extrusion Machine Operator roles are District of Columbia $49,464, California $49,277, Massachusetts $48,620. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Extrusion Machine Operator roles make?

Salaries for Extrusion Machine Operator level roles vary by specialization: Extrusion Machine Operator II: $54,600; Extrusion Operator, Sr.: $54,594; Machine Operator: $45,118; Assistant Extrusion Operator: $44,291; Extrusion Machine Operator I: $42,950.

Extrusion Machine Operator Salary in Montana

How much does an Extrusion Machine Operator make in Montana? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Extrusion Machine Operator in Montana is $42,178 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Extrusion Machine Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,962 to $45,590
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,034

10% $36,034

50% (Median) $42,178

90% $48,696

Extrusion Machine Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,590	$3,799	$877	$22
Average	$42,178	$3,515	$811	$20
25th Percentile	$38,962	$3,247	$749	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Extrusion Machine Operator Salaries

An Extrusion Machine Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Extrusion Machine Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Extrusion Machine Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,211
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,467
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,036
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,415
Expert (over 8 years): $42,509

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Extrusion Machine Operator	less than 1 year	$41,211
Early Career Level Extrusion Machine Operator	1-2 years	$41,467
Mid-Level Level Extrusion Machine Operator	2-4 years	$42,036
Senior-Level Level Extrusion Machine Operator	5-8 years	$42,415
Expert Level Extrusion Machine Operator	over 8 years	$42,509

How Do Extrusion Machine Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Extrusion Machine Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,464.
California: $49,277.
Massachusetts: $48,620.

District of Columbia $49,464 California $49,277 Massachusetts $48,620 Washington $48,441 New Jersey $48,423 Alaska $48,361 Connecticut $47,744 New York $47,494

Hawaii $46,694 Rhode Island $46,319 Maryland $46,064 Minnesota $45,716 Colorado $45,582 Illinois $45,537 Oregon $45,367 Delaware $45,242

New Hampshire $45,164 Virginia $44,988 Pennsylvania $44,474 Nevada $44,215 North Dakota $44,130 Michigan $43,996 Wisconsin $43,947 Vermont $43,849

Texas $43,576 Maine $43,558 Arizona $43,531 Ohio $43,500 Georgia $43,089 Indiana $42,884 Wyoming $42,843 Utah $42,781

Iowa $42,754 Kansas $42,540 Louisiana $42,477 North Carolina $42,455 Missouri $42,446 Florida $42,271 Montana $42,178 Nebraska $42,088

Kentucky $42,039 South Carolina $41,860 Tennessee $41,749 Idaho $41,704 New Mexico $41,378 Oklahoma $41,307 Alabama $41,043 South Dakota $40,601

Arkansas $40,359 West Virginia $40,230 Mississippi $39,841

Top Paying Cities for Extrusion Machine Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Absarokee: $41,921
Acton: $42,936
Ashland: $41,889

Absarokee, MT $41,921

Acton, MT $42,936

Ashland, MT $41,889

Ballantine, MT $42,870

Bearcreek, MT $41,915

Belfry, MT $41,957

Bighorn, MT $41,820

Big Timber, MT $41,886

Birney, MT $41,859

Boyd, MT $42,298

Bridger, MT $42,134

Broadview, MT $42,698

Busby, MT $41,906

Clyde Park, MT $41,894

Columbus, MT $42,238

Cooke City, MT $41,812

Crow Agency, MT $41,942

Custer, MT $41,953

Decker, MT $41,899

Edgar, MT $42,776

Emigrant, MT $41,890

Fishtail, MT $41,854

Fromberg, MT $42,607

Gardiner, MT $41,891

Garryowen, MT $41,926

Grass Range, MT $41,848

Greycliff, MT $41,889

Hardin, MT $42,291

Fort Smith, MT $42,159

Harlowton, MT $41,871

Huntley, MT $43,081

Hysham, MT $41,841

Ingomar, MT $41,762

Joliet, MT $42,612

Lame Deer, MT $41,931

Laurel, MT $43,069

Lavina, MT $41,988

Livingston, MT $41,940

Lodge Grass, MT $41,949

Mc Leod, MT $41,798

Martinsdale, MT $41,826

Melstone, MT $41,841

Melville, MT $41,810

Molt, MT $42,815

Mosby, MT $41,784

Musselshell, MT $41,827

Nye, MT $41,849

Otter, MT $41,890

Park City, MT $42,773

Pompeys Pillar, MT $42,604

Pray, MT $41,869

Pryor, MT $42,628

Rapelje, MT $42,135

Red Lodge, MT $41,924

Reed Point, MT $41,872

Roberts, MT $42,101

Roscoe, MT $41,841

Roundup, MT $41,920

Ryegate, MT $41,834

Saint Xavier, MT $42,121

Sanders, MT $41,892

Sand Springs, MT $41,788

Shawmut, MT $41,820

Shepherd, MT $42,893

Silver Gate, MT $41,924

Springdale, MT $41,862

Sumatra, MT $41,788

Teigen, MT $41,849

Two Dot, MT $41,816

Wilsall, MT $41,853

Winnett, MT $41,819

Worden, MT $42,551

Wyola, MT $41,968

Billings, MT $43,119

Baker, MT $42,034

Wolf Point, MT $41,890

Antelope, MT $41,941

Bainville, MT $42,086

Brockton, MT $41,869

Brockway, MT $41,811

Circle, MT $41,843

Crane, MT $42,115

Culbertson, MT $41,961

Dagmar, MT $41,981

Fairview, MT $42,103

Flaxville, MT $41,837

Fort Peck, MT $41,817

Frazer, MT $41,865

Froid, MT $41,905

Glasgow, MT $41,887

Saint Marie, MT $42,065

Glentana, MT $41,817

Hinsdale, MT $41,808

Homestead, MT $41,905

Lambert, MT $41,880

Larslan, MT $41,811

Medicine Lake, MT $41,899

Nashua, MT $41,865

Opheim, MT $41,805

Outlook, MT $41,868

Peerless, MT $41,813

Plentywood, MT $41,934

Poplar, MT $41,898

Raymond, MT $41,902

Redstone, MT $41,814

Reserve, MT $41,855

Richey, MT $41,831

Richland, MT $41,808

Saco, MT $41,832

Savage, MT $41,956

Scobey, MT $41,869

Sidney, MT $42,113

Vandalia, MT $41,827

Vida, MT $41,841

Westby, MT $41,973

Whitetail, MT $41,807

Miles City, MT $41,894

Alzada, MT $41,858

Angela, MT $41,782

Alberton, MT $41,844

Arlee, MT $41,860

Bonner, MT $41,846

Charlo, MT $41,872

Clinton, MT $41,874

Condon, MT $41,799

Conner, MT $41,882

Corvallis, MT $41,937

Darby, MT $41,802

De Borgia, MT $41,715

Dixon, MT $41,835

Drummond, MT $41,858

Florence, MT $41,927

Frenchtown, MT $41,911

Grantsdale, MT $41,915

Hall, MT $41,849

Hamilton, MT $41,916

Pinesdale, MT $42,012

Haugan, MT $41,705

Helmville, MT $41,768

Heron, MT $41,721

Hot Springs, MT $41,797

Huson, MT $41,855

Lolo, MT $41,902

Lonepine, MT $41,812

Milltown, MT $42,008

Noxon, MT $41,704

Ovando, MT $41,763

Pablo, MT $42,022

Paradise, MT $41,859

Philipsburg, MT $41,849

Plains, MT $41,826

Polson, MT $41,891

Ravalli, MT $41,864

Ronan, MT $41,897

Saint Ignatius, MT $41,886

Saint Regis, MT $41,797

Saltese, MT $41,688

Seeley Lake, MT $41,869

Stevensville, MT $41,936

Sula, MT $41,787

Superior, MT $41,827

Thompson Falls, MT $41,768

Trout Creek, MT $41,729

Victor, MT $41,910

Kalispell, MT $41,927

Big Arm, MT $41,872

Bigfork, MT $41,870

Columbia Falls, MT $41,923

Coram, MT $41,869

Dayton, MT $41,878

Elmo, MT $41,829

Essex, MT $41,802

Eureka, MT $41,882

Fortine, MT $41,841

Hungry Horse, MT $41,972

Kila, MT $41,836

Lake Mc Donald, MT $41,874

Lakeside, MT $41,905

Libby, MT $41,819

Marion, MT $41,813

Martin City, MT $41,904

Olney, MT $41,807

Polebridge, MT $41,734

Proctor, MT $41,817

Rexford, MT $41,848

Rollins, MT $41,842

Somers, MT $41,900

Stryker, MT $41,799

Trego, MT $41,831

Troy, MT $41,704

West Glacier, MT $41,747

Whitefish, MT $41,902

Bloomfield, MT $41,854

Boyes, MT $41,867

Broadus, MT $41,880

Brusett, MT $41,813

Capitol, MT $41,780

Cohagen, MT $41,797

Colstrip, MT $41,967

Ekalaka, MT $41,870

Fallon, MT $41,914

Forsyth, MT $41,859

Glendive, MT $41,997

Hammond, MT $41,841

Hathaway, MT $41,887

Ismay, MT $41,854

Jordan, MT $41,822

Kinsey, MT $41,872

Lindsay, MT $41,819

Mildred, MT $41,914

Olive, MT $41,827

Plevna, MT $41,950

Powderville, MT $41,786

Rosebud, MT $41,807

Terry, MT $41,835

Volborg, MT $41,808

Wibaux, MT $41,981

Willard, MT $41,964

Great Falls, MT $40,087

Malmstrom A F B, MT $40,087

Augusta, MT $41,806

Babb, MT $41,821

Belt, MT $40,579

Black Eagle, MT $40,087

Brady, MT $41,409

Browning, MT $41,877

Buffalo, MT $41,845

Bynum, MT $41,840

Carter, MT $40,783

Cascade, MT $41,347

Choteau, MT $41,841

Coffee Creek, MT $41,844

Conrad, MT $41,879

Cut Bank, MT $41,851

Denton, MT $41,834

Dupuyer, MT $41,802

Dutton, MT $40,935

East Glacier Park, MT $41,784

Ethridge, MT $41,797

Fairfield, MT $41,511

Floweree, MT $40,171

Forest Grove, MT $41,828

Fort Benton, MT $41,540

Fort Shaw, MT $40,635

Galata, MT $41,808

Geraldine, MT $41,826

Geyser, MT $41,525

Heart Butte, MT $41,877

Highwood, MT $40,637

Hilger, MT $41,844

Hobson, MT $41,850

Judith Gap, MT $41,842

Kevin, MT $41,835

Ledger, MT $41,817

Lewistown, MT $41,918

Loma, MT $41,825

Lothair, MT $41,822

Moccasin, MT $41,853

Monarch, MT $41,390

Moore, MT $41,876

Neihart, MT $41,698

Oilmont, MT $41,814

Pendroy, MT $41,802

Power, MT $40,478

Raynesford, MT $41,341

Roy, MT $41,806

Sand Coulee, MT $40,087

Shelby, MT $41,880

Simms, MT $40,952

Stanford, MT $41,848

Stockett, MT $40,500

Sunburst, MT $41,850

Sun River, MT $40,425

Sweet Grass, MT $41,824

Biddle, MT $41,894

Ulm, MT $40,106

Valier, MT $41,844

Vaughn, MT $40,253

Winifred, MT $41,829

Havre, MT $41,908

Big Sandy, MT $41,838

Box Elder, MT $41,921

Chester, MT $41,843

Chinook, MT $41,851

Dodson, MT $41,835

Gildford, MT $41,828

Harlem, MT $41,886

Hays, MT $41,903

Hingham, MT $41,829

Hogeland, MT $41,822

Inverness, MT $41,818

Joplin, MT $41,829

Kremlin, MT $41,827

Lloyd, MT $41,766

Loring, MT $41,806

Malta, MT $41,858

Rudyard, MT $41,838

Turner, MT $41,831

Whitewater, MT $41,813

Whitlash, MT $41,784

Zortman, MT $41,862

Zurich, MT $41,805

Helena, MT $39,971

Basin, MT $40,844

Boulder, MT $41,291

Canyon Creek, MT $40,417

Clancy, MT $40,039

East Helena, MT $39,944

Fort Harrison, MT $39,944

Jefferson City, MT $40,326

Lincoln, MT $41,839

Marysville, MT $40,367

Radersburg, MT $41,357

Ringling, MT $41,792

Toston, MT $41,516

Townsend, MT $40,901

White Sulphur Springs, MT $41,670

Winston, MT $40,409

Wolf Creek, MT $41,261

Butte, MT $41,837

Alder, MT $41,823

Anaconda, MT $41,930

Avon, MT $40,815

Belgrade, MT $41,980

Bozeman, MT $42,007

Big Sky, MT $41,975

Cameron, MT $41,795

Cardwell, MT $41,886

Deer Lodge, MT $41,583

Dell, MT $41,681

Dillon, MT $41,855

Divide, MT $41,843

Elliston, MT $40,475

Ennis, MT $41,911

Gallatin Gateway, MT $41,887

Garrison, MT $41,378

Glen, MT $41,842

Gold Creek, MT $41,654

Harrison, MT $41,898

Jackson, MT $41,734

Lima, MT $41,711

Mc Allister, MT $41,903

Manhattan, MT $41,968

Melrose, MT $41,847

Norris, MT $41,846

Polaris, MT $41,796

Pony, MT $41,906

Ramsay, MT $41,928

Sheridan, MT $41,921

Silver Star, MT $41,920

Three Forks, MT $41,935

Twin Bridges, MT $41,885

Virginia City, MT $41,900

Warm Springs, MT $41,924

West Yellowstone, MT $41,877

Whitehall, MT $41,929

Willow Creek, MT $41,916

Wisdom, MT $41,745

Wise River, MT $41,818

Missoula, MT $42,072

Extrusion Machine Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Extrusion Machine Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Durable and Chemicals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Extrusion Machine Operator positions in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Extrusion Machine Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Extrusion Machine Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable	$63,267	$30.0	50%
Chemicals	$50,613	$24.0	20%

Extrusion Machine Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Extrusion Machine Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$38,962

Average $42,178/year

$45,590

$3,247

Average $3,515/month

$3,799

$749

Average $811/week

$877

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,590	$3,799	$877	$22
Average	$42,178	$3,515	$811	$20
25th Percentile	$38,962	$3,247	$749	$19

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