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How much does a forging machine setter make in Cleveland?

$59,670a year

Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $28.69 an hour or $4,973 a month.

Hourly
$28.69
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
7 of 31
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,800Median: $59,670Highest 10%: $78,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,800$19.62
25th$48,320$23.23
Median$59,670$28.69
75th$61,180$29.41
90th$78,490$37.74

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Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Tool and Die Maker$64,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,840
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Etcher and Engraver$62,580
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Cleveland?

The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $28.69 ($59,670 a year).

Do forging machine setters make more in Cleveland than the national average?

Yes: $59,670 against $49,030 nationally, 22% more.

How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $56,870, so Cleveland pays 5% more.

Where does Cleveland rank for forging machine setter pay?

7 of 31 metro areas with data.

How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Cleveland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,490 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.