How much does a forging machine setter make in Boston?
$58,980a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.36 an hour or $4,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.36
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,640Median: $58,980Highest 10%: $91,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| Median | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| 75th | $76,890 | $36.97 | |
| 90th | $91,800 | $44.13 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Providence, RI | $43,740 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.36 ($58,980 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $58,980 against $49,030 nationally, 20% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $51,770, so Boston pays 14% more.
Where does Boston rank for forging machine setter pay?
9 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,800 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.