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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Full forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic overview →U.S. mean $51,680 · median $49,030
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | #1 | $71,820 | $69,210 | $35 | +39% | $52,180–$89,420 |
| California | #2 | $61,470 | $59,250 | $30 | +18.9% | $43,390–$81,730 |
| Nebraska | #3 | $61,420 | $60,460 | $30 | +18.8% | $59,800–$64,980 |
| Massachusetts | #4 | $59,820 | $51,770 | $29 | +15.8% | $39,180–$89,400 |