Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
SOC 51-9041 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$50,430
per year in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Middle half
$43,900–$57,540
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
190
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Concentration
0.31×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
$50,430
published median
United States
$45,760
10.2% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
21st
123 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Colorado ($49,100). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $50,430 median has purchasing power comparable to about $47,674 nationally. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO's BEA regional price parity is 105.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
$33,860$77,530
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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