How much does a forging machine setter make in Memphis?
$44,860a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.57
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $44,860Highest 10%: $63,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 75th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 90th | $63,140 | $30.36 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Nashville, TN | $44,460 |
| Kingsport, TN | $40,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $21.57 ($44,860 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $44,860 against $49,030 nationally, 9% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $43,810, so Memphis pays 2% more.
Where does Memphis rank for forging machine setter pay?
24 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,140 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.