Profession
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
51-4022SOC 2018 51-4022
GroupAll
Median49,030 USD
Average51,680 USD
Middle 50%42,440 USD - 60,130 USD
Decile range36,800 USD - 68,720 USD
Bottom decile36,800 USD
Top decile68,720 USD
🇺🇸 Illinois2025
51-4022SOC 2018 51-4022
GroupAll
Median49,750 USD
Average51,970 USD
Middle 50%46,110 USD - 59,570 USD
Decile range40,580 USD - 61,690 USD
Bottom decile40,580 USD
Top decile61,690 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesForging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic