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How much does a forging machine setter make in Nashville?

$44,460a year

Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.38 an hour or $3,705 a month.

Hourly
$21.38
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
25 of 31
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,140Median: $44,460Highest 10%: $49,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,140$17.86
25th$44,450$21.37
Median$44,460$21.38
75th$46,990$22.59
90th$49,410$23.75

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.

Memphis, TN$44,860
Kingsport, TN$40,990
Forging Machine Setter salary in Tennessee Forging Machine Setter salary in all states

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Tool and Die Maker$69,210
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.38 ($44,460 a year).

Do forging machine setters make more in Nashville than the national average?

No: $44,460 against $49,030 nationally, 9% less.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $43,810, so Nashville pays 1% more.

Where does Nashville rank for forging machine setter pay?

25 of 31 metro areas with data.

How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,410 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.