SOC 51-6091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers — Michigan
Michigan
At $49,180, median pay for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in Michigan tracks the national median of $46,350 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,180, median pay for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in Michigan tracks the national median of $46,350 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,280 to $53,930.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.50 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 8th out of 24 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 489th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,920 | +1.2% |
| 25th | $47,280 | +2.0% |
| Median (50th) | $49,180 | +6.1% |
| 75th | $53,930 | +16.4% |
| 90th | $56,830 | +22.6% |
| Mean | $50,340 | +8.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $49,180 goes as far as $51,123 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,123US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,180 a year, 6.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,920 to $56,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $49,180, or $23.64 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 $46,350, so pay in Michigan is 6.1% 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 Michigan earns more than $56,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,920 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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