What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Forge Press Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Forge Press Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA (26.3% above average), followed by Milwaukie, OR and Glenwood Springs, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Beverly, MA $46,107 $3,842 $886 $22.17 Milwaukie, OR $45,989 $3,832 $884 $22.11 Glenwood Springs, CO $45,310 $3,775 $871 $21.78 Nome, AK $45,278 $3,773 $870 $21.77 Sitka, AK $43,970 $3,664 $845 $21.14 Midland, MI $43,114 $3,592 $829 $20.73 San Francisco, CA $43,003 $3,583 $826 $20.67 Sunnyvale, CA $42,838 $3,569 $823 $20.60 San Jose, CA $42,777 $3,564 $822 $20.57 Santa Clara, CA $42,534 $3,544 $817 $20.45

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Forge Press Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Forge Press Operator make?

The average annual pay for a forge press operator in the United States is $36,500 a year — that works out to approximately $17.55 an hour. The middle 80% of Forge Press Operators earn between $33,000 (10th percentile) and $41,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Forge Press Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Forge Press Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Cam Programmer at $45,734 (125.3%) above Forge Press Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cam Programmer $82,234 $6,852 $1,581 $39.54 Maintenance Machinist $65,120 $5,426 $1,252 $31.31 Cnc Set Up Machinist $47,022 $3,918 $904 $22.61 Machinist Grinder $40,454 $3,371 $777 $19.45 Vmc Machine Operator $37,827 $3,152 $727 $18.19

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Forge Press Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,500

Columbus

Ohio

$35,255

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How much does a Forge Press Operator make?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Forge Press Operator in the United States is $36,500 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.55 an hour. This is the equivalent of $701/week or $3,041/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $41,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Forge Press Operator salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $41,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Forge Press Operator varies little (about 7000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Forge Press Operator in your area makes on average $35,255 per year, or $1,245 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,500. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Forge Press Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Forge Press Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Forge Press Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Forge Press Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA, , with Milwaukie, OR, and Glenwood Springs, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Glenwood Springs, CO, beats the national average by $8,810 (24.1%), and Beverly, MA, furthers that trend with another $9,607 (26.3%) above the $36,500 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Forge Press Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Beverly, MA, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Forge Press Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Beverly, MA	$46,107	$3,842	$886	$22.17
Milwaukie, OR	$45,989	$3,832	$884	$22.11
Glenwood Springs, CO	$45,310	$3,775	$871	$21.78
Nome, AK	$45,278	$3,773	$870	$21.77
Sitka, AK	$43,970	$3,664	$845	$21.14
Midland, MI	$43,114	$3,592	$829	$20.73
San Francisco, CA	$43,003	$3,583	$826	$20.67
Sunnyvale, CA	$42,838	$3,569	$823	$20.60
San Jose, CA	$42,777	$3,564	$822	$20.57
Santa Clara, CA	$42,534	$3,544	$817	$20.45

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Forge Press Operator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Forge Press Operator category.

For example Cam Programmer jobs pay as much as $45,734 (125.3%) more than the average Forge Press Operator salary of $36,500. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cam Programmer may help you make more money than that of the average Forge Press Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cam Programmer	$82,234	$6,852	$1,581	$39.54
Maintenance Machinist	$65,120	$5,426	$1,252	$31.31
Cnc Set Up Machinist	$47,022	$3,918	$904	$22.61
Machinist Grinder	$40,454	$3,371	$777	$19.45
Vmc Machine Operator	$37,827	$3,152	$727	$18.19

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Infographic detailing Forge Press Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,500 per year or $17.55 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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