BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in South Carolina earn between $46,420 and $63,770, with a mean of $51,540. The national average for this role is $51,982.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | $51,540 |
| National Average | $51,982 |
| Oregon | $71,820 |
| California | $61,470 |
| Nebraska | $61,420 |
| Massachusetts | $59,820 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.