How much does a forging machine setter make in Pittsburgh?
$61,480a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.56
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,520Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $72,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 75th | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| 90th | $72,190 | $34.71 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,880 |
| Erie, PA | $55,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $61,480 against $49,030 nationally, 25% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $50,280, so Pittsburgh pays 22% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for forging machine setter pay?
4 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,190 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.