Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Texas
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas earn a median salary of $49,110 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.3% vs the national median of $49,240. An estimated 240 forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $44,870 to $53,350 depending on location.
$49,110
Avg median salary in Texas
$53,350
Highest paying metro
$44,870
Lowest paying metro
240
Employed in Texas
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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $53,350 | $43,560 | $69,440 | 150 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,870 | $35,270 | $63,290 | 90 |