How much does a forging machine setter make in South Carolina?
$49,610a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in South Carolina. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,420Median: $49,610Highest 10%: $63,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $52,960 | $25.46 | |
| 90th | $63,770 | $30.66 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 15. Pennsylvania | $50,280 |
| 16. Maryland | $49,920 |
| 17. Illinois | $49,750 |
| 18. South Carolina | $49,610 |
| 19. Arizona | $48,730 |
| 20. Iowa | $47,010 |
| 21. Alabama | $46,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $23.85 ($49,610 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $49,610 against $49,030 nationally, 1% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for forging machine setter pay?
South Carolina ranks 18 of 32 states.
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.