How much does a forging machine setter make in Houston?
$36,730a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.66
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,440Median: $36,730Highest 10%: $61,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,440 | $11.75 | |
| 25th | $28,010 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 75th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| 90th | $61,220 | $29.43 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Dallas, TX | $44,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.66 ($36,730 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $36,730 against $49,030 nationally, 25% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,390, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for forging machine setter pay?
30 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,220 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.