Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
National median: $49,030
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,970 |
| Arizona | $48,730 |
| Arkansas | $38,120 |
| California | $59,250 |
| Colorado | $57,970 |
| Connecticut | $45,120 |
| Florida | $40,480 |
| Georgia | $46,490 |
| Illinois | $49,750 |
| Indiana | $53,550 |
| Iowa | $47,010 |
| Kansas | $51,120 |
| Kentucky | $36,110 |
| Maryland | $49,920 |
| Massachusetts | $51,770 |
| Michigan | $61,620 |
| Mississippi | $39,550 |
| Missouri | $55,210 |
| Nebraska | $60,460 |
| Nevada | $45,040 |
| New Jersey | $35,630 |
| New York | $56,350 |
| Ohio | $56,870 |
| Oklahoma | $61,720 |
| Oregon | $69,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,280 |
| South Carolina | $49,610 |
| Tennessee | $43,810 |
| Texas | $37,390 |
| Virginia | $54,230 |
| West Virginia | $37,390 |
| Wisconsin | $60,310 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)