BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in West Virginia earn between $33,320 and $63,200, with a mean of $42,910. The national average for this role is $51,982.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | $42,910 |
| National Average | $51,982 |
| Oregon | $71,820 |
| California | $61,470 |
| Nebraska | $61,420 |
| Massachusetts | $59,820 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.