How much does a forging machine setter make in Atlanta?
$45,710a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.98 an hour or $3,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.98
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,740Median: $45,710Highest 10%: $62,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $41,950 | $20.17 | |
| Median | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| 75th | $52,130 | $25.06 | |
| 90th | $62,160 | $29.88 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.98 ($45,710 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $45,710 against $49,030 nationally, 7% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,490, so Atlanta pays 2% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for forging machine setter pay?
22 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,160 or more.
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.