How much does a forging machine setter make in Indianapolis?
$57,740a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $27.76 an hour or $4,812 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.76
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,120Median: $57,740Highest 10%: $62,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $57,740 | $27.76 | |
| 75th | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| 90th | $62,590 | $30.09 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Columbus, IN | $52,060 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $27.76 ($57,740 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $57,740 against $49,030 nationally, 18% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $53,550, so Indianapolis pays 8% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for forging machine setter pay?
10 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,590 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.