SOC 51-4191 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 5 metro areas compared
In Muskegon, MI the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic is $60,190 a year, which is 23.5% higher than the national figure of $48,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Muskegon, MI the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic is $60,190 a year, which is 23.5% higher than the national figure of $48,750. Half of workers earn between $52,840 and $60,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,010 and the ninetieth at $60,190.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 11.08 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Monroe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 97th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,010 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $52,840 | +8.4% |
| Median (50th) | $60,190 | +23.5% |
| 75th | $60,190 | +23.5% |
| 90th | $60,190 | +23.5% |
| Mean | $54,750 | +12.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | $51,020 | 40 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $50,790 | 650 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $48,640 | 40 | |
| 4 | Saginaw | $48,340 | 40 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $48,240 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,190 goes as far as $62,568 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,568US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,190 a year, 23.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,010 to $60,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Monroe, at $51,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $60,190, or $28.94 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 $48,750, so pay in Muskegon, MI is 23.5% 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 Muskegon, MI earns more than $60,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,010 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 $51,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, 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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