Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Colorado
Ranked #8 of 32 · CO
8.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,220 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $57,970
Employment 140
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,900P25 $47,010 Median $57,970P75 $62,480P90 $67,310
About 80% of forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Colorado earn between $39,900 and $67,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Colorado is $56,220, about 8.8% above the U.S. average ($51,680). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,090 | $60,360 | 90 |
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