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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators

Wages & Outlook

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $19.74
Statewide median: $24.45

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$15.61	$19.40	$24.45
Minnesota	$16.08	$19.74	$24.56
Central Minnesota	$15.90	$19.45	$23.82
Northwest Minnesota	$17.41	$24.04	$25.06
Southeast Minnesota	$15.61	$18.84	$19.78
Southwest Minnesota	$19.21	$20.53	$24.45
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$16.42	$19.74	$25.76

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1,370 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators most often work?

Current Demand

This career is currently in moderate demand.

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 1,548 new Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Employment Outlook for Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
Area	Employment		Employment Change
Area	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	65,600	66,300	800	1.2%
Minnesota	1,406	1,489	83	5.9%
Central Minnesota	91	100	9	9.9%
Northwest Minnesota	203	215	12	5.9%
Southeast Minnesota	241	252	11	4.6%
Southwest Minnesota	125	124	-1	-0.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	650	694	44	6.8%

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