How much does a form setter make?

The average form setter salary in the United States is $39,267. Form setter salaries typically range between $27,000 and $55,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for form setters is $18.88 per hour. Form setter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Form setters earn the highest average salary in New York.

Form setter salary

Q: What state pays Form Setters the most?

New York pays Form Setters the most in the United States, with an average salary of $52,809 per year, or $25.39 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a form setter?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a form setter if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Hawaii you should be paid close to $52,039 per year.

Average form setter salary

$39,267

$18.88 hourly rate

Entry-level form setter salary

$27,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Form Setter Salary

The average salary for Form Setters is $39,267 per year, translating to about $19 per hour. However, salaries can vary significantly based on factors like experience, location, and the specific industry in which one is employed. Those just starting out might earn less, while seasoned professionals can command higher wages.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level Form Setters typically earn less than their experienced counterparts. On average, salaries may start around $30,000 annually, increasing with experience. Mid-level professionals can expect to see salaries around $40,000, while those with extensive experience may earn upwards of $50,000.

Highest Paying States

Form Setters in states such as California, Texas, and New York tend to earn higher salaries compared to their peers in other regions. This can be attributed to the higher cost of living and demand for skilled labor in these areas.

Opportunities for Growth

As the construction and manufacturing industries evolve, opportunities for Form Setters are projected to grow. Staying updated with industry standards and pursuing relevant certifications can enhance earning potential and job prospects.

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Granite Construction$61,213

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Form setter salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level form setter	$30,200	$14.53
Mid-level form setter	$35,200	$16.91
Senior-level form setter	$54,900	$26.37

Form setter salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for a form setter typically falls between $39,267 and $52,448.

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$39,267yearly

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$52,448yearly

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$46,343yearly

Average form setter salary by state

The average form setter salary in New York, Hawaii, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average form setter salary states are Nevada, Wyoming, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for form setters

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Connecticut	$49,069	$23.59
2	Rhode Island	$47,064	$22.63
3	Michigan	$43,534	$20.93
4	New York	$52,809	$25.39
5	New Hampshire	$39,378	$18.93
6	North Dakota	$40,536	$19.49
7	Montana	$39,508	$18.99
8	Ohio	$38,262	$18.40
9	Alaska	$48,766	$23.45
10	California	$47,180	$22.68
11	Pennsylvania	$42,810	$20.58
12	Minnesota	$46,210	$22.22
13	New Jersey	$48,160	$23.15
14	Washington	$41,686	$20.04
15	Hawaii	$52,039	$25.02
16	Illinois	$42,494	$20.43
17	Massachusetts	$44,480	$21.38
18	Wisconsin	$40,348	$19.40
19	Kentucky	$35,515	$17.07
20	Missouri	$37,391	$17.98
21	Utah	$34,164	$16.43
22	Colorado	$36,813	$17.70
23	Arizona	$34,075	$16.38
24	South Dakota	$33,699	$16.20
25	Maine	$37,541	$18.05
26	Nebraska	$33,432	$16.07
27	Delaware	$37,329	$17.95
28	North Carolina	$32,988	$15.86
29	Indiana	$33,434	$16.07
30	West Virginia	$33,578	$16.14
31	Vermont	$38,567	$18.54
32	Tennessee	$31,541	$15.16
33	Maryland	$35,378	$17.01
34	District of Columbia	$37,767	$18.16
35	Oregon	$35,943	$17.28
36	Texas	$32,158	$15.46
37	South Carolina	$31,384	$15.09
38	Florida	$32,248	$15.50
39	Louisiana	$32,438	$15.60
40	Alabama	$31,268	$15.03
41	New Mexico	$29,957	$14.40
42	Idaho	$25,734	$12.37
43	Arkansas	$28,018	$13.47
44	Georgia	$29,324	$14.10
45	Iowa	$31,286	$15.04
46	Kansas	$25,772	$12.39
47	Mississippi	$27,933	$13.43
48	Oklahoma	$24,327	$11.70
49	Virginia	$25,494	$12.26
50	Wyoming	$27,376	$13.16
51	Nevada	$27,421	$13.18

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Highest paying cities for form setters

The highest-paying cities for form setters are Sacramento, CA, Renton, WA, and Milwaukee, WI.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Sacramento, CA	$46,969	$22.58
2	Renton, WA	$41,804	$20.10
3	Milwaukee, WI	$40,231	$19.34
4	Helena, MT	$39,357	$18.92
5	Saint Charles, MO	$37,700	$18.13
6	Columbus, OH	$37,516	$18.04
7	Fort Collins, CO	$37,152	$17.86
8	Saint George, UT	$35,764	$17.19
9	Goodyear, AZ	$34,236	$16.46
10	Sioux Falls, SD	$33,689	$16.20
11	San Antonio, TX	$32,837	$15.79
12	Kearney, NE	$32,789	$15.76
13	Madison, AL	$31,112	$14.96
14	Albuquerque, NM	$29,847	$14.35
15	Wichita, KS	$25,474	$12.25
16	Norfolk, VA	$25,234	$12.13

Form setter salary details

A form setter's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average form setter salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a form setter's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$55,000	$4,583	$26
75th Percentile	$46,000	$3,833	$22
Average	$39,267	$3,272	$19
25th Percentile	$32,000	$2,667	$15
10th Percentile	$27,000	$2,250	$13

Highest paying form setter jobs

The highest paying types of form setters are construction specialist, construction apprentice, and concrete technician.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Helper/Apprentice	$32,425	$2,702	$15.59	22,620
General Helper	$35,793	$2,983	$17.21	69,738
Construction Worker	$31,842	$2,653	$15.31	53,067
Construction Labour	$32,628	$2,719	$15.69	48,914
Construction Apprentice	$47,983	$3,999	$23.07	40,760
Construction Helper	$34,148	$2,846	$16.42	49,381

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Which companies pay form setters the most?

Form setter salaries at Granite Construction and MDU Resources are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average form setter salary at companies like Walsh Electric and The Walsh Group are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Granite Construction	$61,213	$29.43
2	MDU Resources	$50,947	$24.49
3	Walsh Electric	$46,923	$22.56
4	The Walsh Group	$44,548	$21.42
5	Hunter Contracting	$43,378	$20.85
6	Matrix Construction	$41,483	$19.94
7	Zachry Construction	$40,772	$19.60
8	Layton Construction	$40,585	$19.51
9	Tradesmen International	$40,084	$19.27
10	Orr Auto Group	$39,391	$18.94
11	Aerotek	$39,254	$18.87
12	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$39,129	$18.81
13	Hogan & Associates Construction	$38,961	$18.73
14	Builder's Bloc	$37,979	$18.26
15	J & T Inc	$37,872	$18.21
16	A.C.S.	$37,872	$18.21
17	PeopleReady	$37,008	$17.79
18	Elwood Staffing	$34,520	$16.60
19	Matthews International	$27,034	$13.00

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Form setter salary trends

The average form setter salary has risen by $8,456 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average form setter earned $30,811 annually, but today, they earn $39,267 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for form setters over the last decade.

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Average form setter salary over time

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Form setter salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$39,300	$18.88	+2.7%
2024	$38,200	$18.37	+2.9%
2023	$37,100	$17.84	+3.5%
2022	$35,800	$17.20	+3.2%
2021	$34,600	$16.66	+4.5%

Recently added form setter salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Next Level Construction	Concrete Form Setter/Finisher	Murrieta, CA	06/28/2025	$58,436
Gallegos Corporation	Concrete Form Setter-Eagle County	Vail, CO	06/19/2025	$52,175
CRH Plc	Concrete Laborer/Form Setter	Wichita, KS	06/17/2025	$37,566
Harrison, Walker and Harper	Form Setter/Concrete Finisher	Paris, TX	05/22/2025	$48,001
Peopleready	Concrete Form Setter and Rodbuster	Houston, TX	05/21/2025	$48,001
CRH Plc	Concrete Laborer/Form Setter	Wichita, KS	05/15/2025	$37,566
Granite Construction Company	Carpenter/Formsetter-Honey	Plano, TX	05/09/2025	$39,653
Granite Construction Inc.	Carpenter/Formsetter-Honey	Durant, OK	05/08/2025	$39,653
Peopleready	Concrete Form Setter	Sarasota, FL	05/07/2025	$37,566
Gallegos Corporation	Concrete Form Setter-Eagle County	Wolcott, CO	05/03/2025	$52,175

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