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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,730
Median Annual Salary
$52,630
Mean Salary
$48,730
Median Salary
$23.43
Hourly Rate
30 people work as Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona earn a median salary of $48,730 per year ($4,060/month).
This is 2.4% below the national average of $49,908.
Arizona ranks #19 out of 32 states for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 30 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.16
Mathematics
3.64
Education and Training
3.58
Mechanical
3.48
Engineering and Technology
3.24
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(82.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Salaries for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $47,510 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,350 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,510 and $58,520.
Median $48,730
P10: $47,510P25: $47,510P75: $58,520P90: $62,350
10th
$47,510
25th
$47,510
Median
$48,730
75th
$58,520
90th
$62,350
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,510
$22.84
$3,959
25th Percentile
$47,510
$22.84
$3,959
Median (50th)
$48,730
$23.43
$4,060
75th Percentile
$58,520
$28.13
$4,876
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,350
$29.98
$5,195
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,630 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Arizona ranks #19 of 32 states
$49,908
National avg. for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is $48,730 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,630.
What is the salary range for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Salaries for Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $47,510 at the 10th percentile to $62,350 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,510 and $58,520.
What is the starting salary for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Entry-level Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Arizona typically start around $47,510 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 30 people are employed as Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is approximately $23.43 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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