SOC 53-7063 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Machine Feeders and Offbearers — Detroit
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Detroit, MI comes to $46,310 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,220 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Detroit, MI comes to $46,310 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,220 by 12.3%. Pay ranges from under $36,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,890 to $46,350.
Employment stands at 370, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kalamazoo records the highest median at $41,490. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 507th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | −11.3% |
| 25th | $42,890 | +4.1% |
| Median (50th) | $46,310 | +12.3% |
| 75th | $46,350 | +12.4% |
| 90th | $64,000 | +55.3% |
| Mean | $46,320 | +12.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | $41,490 | 50 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $37,570 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Detroit run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $46,310 goes as far as $48,139 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,139US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,310 a year, 12.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,550 to $64,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kalamazoo, at $41,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Detroit, MI?
The median annual wage is $46,310, or $22.26 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 $41,220, so pay in Detroit, MI is 12.3% 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 Detroit, MI earns more than $64,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,550 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 $41,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Detroit, 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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