How much does a forging machine setter make in Wisconsin?
$60,310a year
Median yearly pay for forging machine setters in Wisconsin. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,460Median: $60,310Highest 10%: $63,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| 25th | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| Median | $60,310 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $60,500 | $29.09 | |
| 90th | $63,360 | $30.46 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forging machine setters.
| 2. Oklahoma | $61,720 |
| 3. Michigan | $61,620 |
| 4. Nebraska | $60,460 |
| 5. Wisconsin | $60,310 |
| 6. California | $59,250 |
| 7. Colorado | $57,970 |
| 8. Ohio | $56,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forging machine setter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.00 ($60,310 a year).
Do forging machine setters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $60,310 against $49,030 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for forging machine setter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 5 of 32 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays forging machine setters the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $60,500 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.