How much does a forging machine setter make in Detroit?
$61,980a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,330Median: $61,980Highest 10%: $64,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,330 | $20.35 | |
| 25th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 75th | $63,930 | $30.74 | |
| 90th | $64,200 | $30.87 |
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How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $29.80 ($61,980 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $61,980 against $49,030 nationally, 26% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $61,620, so Detroit pays 1% more.
Where does Detroit rank for forging machine setter pay?
3 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,200 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.