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Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Texas
- Dallas$52,410
- El Paso$46,700
- Houston$43,510
- San Antonio$41,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $52,410 | $48,590 | $43,590 | $44,291 | 103 |
| El Paso | $46,700 | $43,890 | $37,490 | $39,703 | 90 |
| Houston | $43,510 | $42,650 | $40,600 | $37,140 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $41,030 | $40,790 | $35,910 | $35,148 | 95 |
*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 51-4021.
- 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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