Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Forging and Stamping
2026 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Forging and Stamping | National (All Industries) | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $31,530 | $45,590 | -30.8% vs National |
| Industry Rank | — | ||
| Employment | 13,500 jobs | 174,430 jobs | 7.7% of all Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | |
Salary Trend Over Time
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic median salary in Forging and Stamping vs National