SOC 51-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI the median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders reaches $68,490 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI the median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders reaches $68,490 a year. That is 41.1% more than the national median of $48,540. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $57,420 and $68,490. The lowest tenth earn under $40,880, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,500.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Kalamazoo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 119th of 384 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,880 | −15.8% |
| 25th | $57,420 | +18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $68,490 | +41.1% |
| 75th | $68,490 | +41.1% |
| 90th | $79,500 | +63.8% |
| Mean | $63,700 | +31.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | $63,970 | 50 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $45,840 | 160 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $43,220 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $68,490 goes as far as $71,195 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 46.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,195US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,490 a year, 41.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,880 to $79,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kalamazoo, at $63,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $68,490, or $32.93 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,540, so pay in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 41.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $79,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kalamazoo, at $63,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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