How much does a forging machine setter make in Texas?
$37,390a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Texas. That is $17.98 an hour or $3,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.98
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,440Median: $37,390Highest 10%: $56,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,440 | $11.75 | |
| 25th | $28,010 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| 75th | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| 90th | $56,210 | $27.02 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $44,900 |
| Houston, TX | $36,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 26. Florida | $40,480 |
| 27. Mississippi | $39,550 |
| 28. Arkansas | $38,120 |
| 29. Texas | $37,390 |
| 30. West Virginia | $37,390 |
| 31. Kentucky | $36,110 |
| 32. New Jersey | $35,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.98 ($37,390 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,390 against $49,030 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Texas rank for forging machine setter pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 32 states.
Which city in Texas pays forging machine setters the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $44,900 a year.
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.