How much does a forging machine setter make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $30.71 an hour or $5,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.71
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| Median | $63,880 | $30.71 | |
| 75th | $71,320 | $34.29 | |
| 90th | $73,880 | $35.52 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,480 |
| Erie, PA | $55,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $30.71 ($63,880 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $63,880 against $49,030 nationally, 30% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $50,280, so Philadelphia pays 27% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for forging machine setter pay?
2 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,880 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.