BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in New Jersey earn between $34,840 and $72,760, with a mean of $43,450. The national average for this role is $51,982.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $43,450 |
| National Average | $51,982 |
| Oregon | $71,820 |
| California | $61,470 |
| Nebraska | $61,420 |
| Massachusetts | $59,820 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.