How much does a forging machine setter make in Dallas?
$44,900a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.59 an hour or $3,742 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.59
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $44,900Highest 10%: $65,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| Median | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| 75th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| 90th | $65,280 | $31.38 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Houston, TX | $36,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.59 ($44,900 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $44,900 against $49,030 nationally, 8% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,390, so Dallas pays 20% more.
Where does Dallas rank for forging machine setter pay?
23 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,280 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.