Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $23.57
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $17.69 |
| 25th | $20.40 |
| Median | $23.57 |
| 75th | $28.91 |
| 90th | $33.04 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.57; the mean hourly wage is $24.85.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.69 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $33.04 per hour.