How much does a forging machine setter make in Michigan?
$61,620a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Michigan. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.63
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,820Median: $61,620Highest 10%: $69,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,820 | $20.11 | |
| 25th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| Median | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 75th | $64,030 | $30.78 | |
| 90th | $69,100 | $33.22 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $61,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 1. Oregon | $69,210 |
| 2. Oklahoma | $61,720 |
| 3. Michigan | $61,620 |
| 4. Nebraska | $60,460 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $60,310 |
| 6. California | $59,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $29.63 ($61,620 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $61,620 against $49,030 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Michigan rank for forging machine setter pay?
Michigan ranks 3 of 32 states.
Which city in Michigan pays forging machine setters the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $61,980 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.