How much does a forging machine setter make in California?
$59,250a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in California. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,390Median: $59,250Highest 10%: $81,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,390 | $20.86 | |
| 25th | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| Median | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| 90th | $81,730 | $39.29 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $67,230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 3. Michigan | $61,620 |
| 4. Nebraska | $60,460 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $60,310 |
| 6. California | $59,250 |
| 7. Colorado | $57,970 |
| 8. Ohio | $56,870 |
| 9. New York | $56,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.49 ($59,250 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $59,250 against $49,030 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for forging machine setter pay?
California ranks 6 of 32 states.
Which city in California pays forging machine setters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $67,230 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.