How much does a forging machine setter make in Nebraska?
$60,460a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Nebraska. That is $29.07 an hour or $5,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.07
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,800Median: $60,460Highest 10%: $64,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 25th | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| Median | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| 75th | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| 90th | $64,980 | $31.24 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
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 |
| 7. Colorado | $57,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $29.07 ($60,460 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Nebraska than the national average?
Yes: $60,460 against $49,030 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Nebraska rank for forging machine setter pay?
Nebraska ranks 4 of 32 states.
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.