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How much does a forging machine setter make in Providence?

$43,740a year

Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $21.03 an hour or $3,645 a month.

Hourly
$21.03
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
26 of 31
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,300Median: $43,740Highest 10%: $62,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,300$17.45
25th$40,880$19.65
Median$43,740$21.03
75th$56,370$27.10
90th$62,240$29.92

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $21.03 ($43,740 a year).

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

No: $43,740 against $49,030 nationally, 11% less.

Where does Providence rank for forging machine setter pay?

26 of 31 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,240 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.