How much does a forging machine setter make in Los Angeles?
$59,320a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $28.52 an hour or $4,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.52
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,090Median: $59,320Highest 10%: $81,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,090 | $21.20 | |
| 25th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| Median | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| 75th | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 90th | $81,600 | $39.23 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Riverside, CA | $49,180 |
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| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $28.52 ($59,320 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $59,320 against $49,030 nationally, 21% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,250, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for forging machine setter pay?
8 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,600 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.