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Forge helper salary
Average forge helper salary
$35,973
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Average forge helper salary by state
Highest paying states for forge helpers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $44,341 | $21.32 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $44,267 | $21.28 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $42,291 | $20.33 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $46,908 | $22.55 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $40,092 | $19.27 |
| 6 | Ohio | $39,038 | $18.77 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $41,351 | $19.88 |
| 8 | Alaska | $40,158 | $19.31 |
| 9 | Vermont | $39,109 | $18.80 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $39,619 | $19.05 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $36,136 | $17.37 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $36,034 | $17.32 |
| 13 | Montana | $37,198 | $17.88 |
| 14 | Maryland | $43,388 | $20.86 |
| 15 | Idaho | $38,987 | $18.74 |
| 16 | Illinois | $38,639 | $18.58 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $36,307 | $17.46 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $34,908 | $16.78 |
| 19 | Arizona | $37,185 | $17.88 |
| 20 | New York | $40,745 | $19.59 |
| 21 | Iowa | $34,589 | $16.63 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $37,339 | $17.95 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $40,016 | $19.24 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $37,455 | $18.01 |
| 25 | Washington | $37,899 | $18.22 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $43,205 | $20.77 |
| 27 | Virginia | $35,784 | $17.20 |
| 28 | Nevada | $35,219 | $16.93 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $33,559 | $16.13 |
| 30 | Utah | $34,632 | $16.65 |
| 31 | Delaware | $37,247 | $17.91 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $35,736 | $17.18 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $31,924 | $15.35 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $35,829 | $17.23 |
| 35 | Indiana | $34,517 | $16.59 |
| 36 | Kansas | $34,771 | $16.72 |
| 37 | Georgia | $33,444 | $16.08 |
| 38 | Texas | $31,607 | $15.20 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $36,603 | $17.60 |
| 40 | Oregon | $32,157 | $15.46 |
| 41 | Florida | $29,070 | $13.98 |
| 42 | Michigan | $31,094 | $14.95 |
| 43 | Missouri | $33,489 | $16.10 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $30,600 | $14.71 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $31,592 | $15.19 |
| 46 | Colorado | $31,360 | $15.08 |
| 47 | Alabama | $27,897 | $13.41 |
| 48 | California | $29,791 | $14.32 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $28,862 | $13.88 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $30,432 | $14.63 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $25,305 | $12.17 |
Forge helper salary details
A forge helper's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a forge helper's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $35,973 | $2,998 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying forge helper jobs
The highest paying types of forge helpers are production specialist, hand former helper, and freelance production assistant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Line Worker | $28,844 | $2,404 | $13.87 | 123,921 |
| Production Internship | $33,066 | $2,755 | $15.90 | 98,437 |
| Assembly Line Worker | $27,929 | $2,327 | $13.43 | 88,030 |
| Woodworking Shop Hand | $31,846 | $2,654 | $15.31 | 14,926 |
| Line Up Worker | $27,868 | $2,322 | $13.40 | 78,644 |
| Labour Worker | $30,080 | $2,507 | $14.46 | 85,623 |
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Forge helper salary trends
The average forge helper salary has risen by $9,412 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average forge helper earned $26,561 annually, but today, they earn $35,973 a year. That works out to a 23% change in pay for forge helpers over the last decade.
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Average forge helper salary over time
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Forge helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,000 | $17.29 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $34,300 | $16.50 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $32,700 | $15.72 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | $30,700 | $14.78 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $29,300 | $14.08 | +3.5% |
Recently added forge helper salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howmet Holdings Corporation | General Forge Helper 5Pm-5Am Temp To | Rochester, NY | 04/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Howmet Holdings Corporation | General Forge Helper 5Pm-5Am Temp To | Rochester, NY | 03/26/2025 | $37,566 |
| Aerotek | Forge Helper | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 02/26/2025 | $41,218 |
| Howmet Holdings Corporation | Forge Helper | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 02/25/2025 | $37,566 |
| Weber Metals | Hand Forge Helper | Paramount, CA | 02/19/2025 | $44,349 |
| Howmet Aerospace | General Forge Helper 5Pm-5Am Temp To | Rochester, NY | 02/08/2025 | $37,566 |
| Howmet Holdings Corporation | General Forge Helper 5Pm-5Am Temp To | Rochester, NY | 01/26/2025 | $37,566 |
| Howmet Engine Systems | General Forge Helper 5Pm-5Am Temp To | Rochester, NY | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Volt | Forge Helper | South Gate, CA | 09/26/2024 | $39,653 |
| Howmet Aerospace | General Forge Helper 5Pm-5Am Temp To | Rochester, NY | 09/23/2024 | $37,566 |
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