How much does a forging machine setter make in Richmond?
$54,230a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $26.07 an hour or $4,519 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.07
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,820Median: $54,230Highest 10%: $58,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $54,230 | $26.07 | |
| 75th | $56,710 | $27.26 | |
| 90th | $58,560 | $28.15 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,320 |
| Kingsport, TN | $40,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $26.07 ($54,230 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $54,230 against $49,030 nationally, 11% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $54,230, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for forging machine setter pay?
13 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,560 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.