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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $17.98 an hour ($37,390 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.

$17.98Median hourly pay
$28,010–$46,320Middle half of workers, yearly
720People in this job in Texas

That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($49,030). Texas ranks 29th of 32 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Texas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.75$24,440
25% of workers$13.47$28,010
Half of workers (median)$17.98$37,390
75% of workers$22.27$46,320
90% of workers$27.02$56,210

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$44,900180
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$36,730230

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -17.2% over ten years, declining · about 600 openings a year (BLS)

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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,140
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,250
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,020
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$33,840
Tool and Die Makers$55,470
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,660

Other job titles for this job

Automatic Forging Machine OperatorBoard Hammer OperatorDrop Forge OperatorDrop ForgerDrop Hammer Set Up OperatorDrophammer OperatorForge OperatorForge Press OperatorForge TenderForgerForgesmithForging Die Setter

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.