Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Salary in Georgia
Synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders in Georgia earned a median of $45,360 a year ($21.81 an hour) and a mean of $46,060 in May 2025. The median is 2.1% below the U.S. median of $46,350, ranking 14th of 24 states, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $45,360
- Median hourly
- $21.81
- Mean annual
- $46,060
- Jobs on record
- 2,530
Grey needle: U.S. median, $46,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Georgia compare on pay for synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders?
Georgia ranks 14th of 24 states. Ohio is highest at $61,440, $16,080 more than the Georgia median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $46,970 | +1% | 520 |
| Tennessee | 13 | $46,200 | -0% | 320 |
| Georgia | 14 | $45,360 | -2% | 2,530 |
| California | 15 | $45,290 | -2% | 330 |
| New York | 16 | $44,120 | -5% | 210 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 24 states with a published figure. See every state.
Does Georgia pay go further after prices?
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the U.S. average, so the $45,360 median buys about what $47,106 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $46,350 U.S. median. On this measure Georgia ranks 14th of 24, the same place it holds before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Georgia pay synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA is highest at $58,980, 30.0% above the Georgia median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,980 | 590 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $53,970 | 80 |
| Dalton, GA | $45,610 | 860 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $42,380 | 500 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $41,980 | 120 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $41,590 | 220 |
| Rome, GA | $36,200 | 140 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Georgia is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many synthetic and glass fibers extruding and forming machine setters, operators, and tenders work in Georgia?
BLS counts 2,530 jobs in Georgia, 19.7% of the 12,850 in the U.S. That is the largest count among the 23 states with a published figure. That is 0.52 of every 1,000 jobs in Georgia, a location quotient of 6.26: the occupation's share of local jobs is 6.26 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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