How much does a forging machine setter make in New York?
$56,350a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in New York. That is $27.09 an hour or $4,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.09
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,620Median: $56,350Highest 10%: $71,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| Median | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| 75th | $63,590 | $30.57 | |
| 90th | $71,320 | $34.29 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $46,190 |
| New York, NY | $38,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 6. California | $59,250 |
| 7. Colorado | $57,970 |
| 8. Ohio | $56,870 |
| 9. New York | $56,350 |
| 10. Missouri | $55,210 |
| 11. Virginia | $54,230 |
| 12. Indiana | $53,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $27.09 ($56,350 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $56,350 against $49,030 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for forging machine setter pay?
New York ranks 9 of 32 states.
Which city in New York pays forging machine setters the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $46,190 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.