How much does a forging machine setter make in Erie?
$55,250a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $26.56 an hour or $4,604 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.56
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,470Median: $55,250Highest 10%: $63,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| Median | $55,250 | $26.56 | |
| 75th | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| 90th | $63,050 | $30.31 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,880 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Erie, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Erie?
The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $26.56 ($55,250 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Erie than the national average?
Yes: $55,250 against $49,030 nationally, 13% more.
How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $50,280, so Erie pays 10% more.
Where does Erie rank for forging machine setter pay?
12 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,050 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.