How much does a forging machine setter make in Rochester?
$46,190a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $22.21 an hour or $3,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.21
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,170Median: $46,190Highest 10%: $56,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 25th | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| Median | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| 75th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 90th | $56,200 | $27.02 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters.
| New York, NY | $38,580 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $22.21 ($46,190 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $46,190 against $49,030 nationally, 6% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,350, so Rochester pays 18% less.
Where does Rochester rank for forging machine setter pay?
21 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a forging machine setter make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,200 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.