How much does a forging machine setter make in Colorado?
$57,970a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Colorado. That is $27.87 an hour or $4,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.87
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,900Median: $57,970Highest 10%: $67,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| 25th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $57,970 | $27.87 | |
| 75th | $62,480 | $30.04 | |
| 90th | $67,310 | $32.36 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $60,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 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 |
| 10. Missouri | $55,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $27.87 ($57,970 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $57,970 against $49,030 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Colorado rank for forging machine setter pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 32 states.
Which city in Colorado pays forging machine setters the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $60,090 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.