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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Texas
- Houston$42,290
- Dallas$42,020
- Longview$41,690
- San Antonio$36,990
- El Paso$33,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $42,290 | $38,370 | $36,790 | $36,160 | 99 |
| Dallas | $42,020 | $39,530 | $37,110 | $35,943 | 103 |
| Longview | $41,690 | $35,210 | $31,180 | $35,678 | 89 |
| San Antonio | $36,990 | $36,170 | $36,170 | $31,901 | 95 |
| El Paso | $33,420 | $31,070 | $30,180 | $29,033 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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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