SOC 51-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Foundry Mold and Coremakers — Michigan
Michigan · 4 metro areas compared
At $46,150, median pay for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Michigan tracks the national median of $48,110 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,150, median pay for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Michigan tracks the national median of $48,110 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,010 to $59,540.
The area has 2,050 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.67 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 18th out of 33 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Monroe records the highest median at $46,600. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 552nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | −20.6% |
| 25th | $41,010 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,150 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $59,540 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $59,540 | +23.8% |
| Mean | $49,300 | +2.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | $46,600 | 50 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $45,610 | 230 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $44,180 | 170 | |
| 4 | Niles | $39,450 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $46,150 goes as far as $47,973 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,973US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,150 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,180 to $59,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,050 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 33 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Monroe, at $46,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Foundry Mold and Coremakers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $46,150, or $22.19 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 $48,110, so pay in Michigan is 4.1% lower. 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 $59,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,180 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 Monroe, at $46,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,050 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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