How much does a forging machine setter make in Virginia?
$54,230a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Virginia. That is $26.07 an hour or $4,519 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.07
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,740Median: $54,230Highest 10%: $59,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| Median | $54,230 | $26.07 | |
| 75th | $55,740 | $26.80 | |
| 90th | $59,930 | $28.81 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $54,230 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,320 |
| Kingsport, TN | $40,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 8. Ohio | $56,870 |
| 9. New York | $56,350 |
| 10. Missouri | $55,210 |
| 11. Virginia | $54,230 |
| 12. Indiana | $53,550 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $51,770 |
| 14. Kansas | $51,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $26.07 ($54,230 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $54,230 against $49,030 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Virginia rank for forging machine setter pay?
Virginia ranks 11 of 32 states.
Which city in Virginia pays forging machine setters the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $54,230 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.