How much does a forging machine setter make in Mississippi?
$39,550a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Mississippi. That is $19.01 an hour or $3,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.01
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $39,550Highest 10%: $44,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 75th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 90th | $44,500 | $21.39 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $44,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 24. Nevada | $45,040 |
| 25. Tennessee | $43,810 |
| 26. Florida | $40,480 |
| 27. Mississippi | $39,550 |
| 28. Arkansas | $38,120 |
| 29. Texas | $37,390 |
| 30. West Virginia | $37,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $19.01 ($39,550 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $39,550 against $49,030 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for forging machine setter pay?
Mississippi ranks 27 of 32 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays forging machine setters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $44,860 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.