SOC 51-4035 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Michigan
Michigan · 2 metro areas compared
In Michigan the median wage is $48,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan the median wage is $48,400. That is 8.3% lower than the national median of $52,800. Pay ranges from under $39,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,510 to $57,530.
The area has 670 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.90 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 23rd out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $56,970. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 500th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,170 | −25.8% |
| 25th | $43,510 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,400 | −8.3% |
| 75th | $57,530 | +9.0% |
| 90th | $70,310 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $51,550 | −2.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $56,970 | 230 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $47,510 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $48,400 goes as far as $50,312 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,312US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,400 a year, 8.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,170 to $70,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $56,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $48,400, or $23.27 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 $52,800, so pay in Michigan is 8.3% 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 $70,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,170 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 Detroit, at $56,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 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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