Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic vs. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn a median salary of $49,240/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn $71,190/year - a difference of $21,950. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.