How much does a forging machine setter make in Arkansas?
$38,120a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Arkansas. That is $18.33 an hour or $3,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.33
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,060Median: $38,120Highest 10%: $54,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| Median | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 75th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $54,800 | $26.35 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $44,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 25. Tennessee | $43,810 |
| 26. Florida | $40,480 |
| 27. Mississippi | $39,550 |
| 28. Arkansas | $38,120 |
| 29. Texas | $37,390 |
| 30. West Virginia | $37,390 |
| 31. Kentucky | $36,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.33 ($38,120 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $38,120 against $49,030 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for forging machine setter pay?
Arkansas ranks 28 of 32 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays forging machine setters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $44,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.