How much does a forging machine setter make in Massachusetts?
$51,770a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Massachusetts. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,180Median: $51,770Highest 10%: $89,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,180 | $18.84 | |
| 25th | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| Median | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $71,860 | $34.55 | |
| 90th | $89,400 | $42.98 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $58,980 |
| Providence, RI | $43,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 10. Missouri | $55,210 |
| 11. Virginia | $54,230 |
| 12. Indiana | $53,550 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $51,770 |
| 14. Kansas | $51,120 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $50,280 |
| 16. Maryland | $49,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $24.89 ($51,770 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $51,770 against $49,030 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for forging machine setter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 13 of 32 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays forging machine setters the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $58,980 a year.
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.