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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$48,430
- Greensboro$47,180
- Winston-Salem$45,560
- Hickory$45,070
- Raleigh$41,710
- Durham$38,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $48,430 | $48,120 | $38,610 | $39,670 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $47,180 | $47,120 | $36,980 | $38,715 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $45,560 | $45,600 | $36,560 | $37,478 | 92 |
| Hickory | $45,070 | $44,800 | $38,920 | $37,104 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $41,710 | $41,620 | $28,800 | $34,538 | 98 |
| Durham | $38,640 | $37,650 | $35,490 | $32,194 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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