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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$50,250
Median Annual
$49,030
Total Workforce
8,420
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Worcester, MA | $79,450 | 60 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $70,980 | 40 |
| #3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $68,200 | 60 |
| #4 | Massachusetts | $64,600 | 250 |
| #5 | Oregon | $63,320 | - |
| #6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $62,170 | 190 |
| #7 | Kentucky | $59,600 | 860 |
| #8 | Nebraska | $59,530 | 190 |
| #9 | New Jersey | $59,480 | 90 |
| #10 | California | $59,120 | 480 |
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