SOC 51-2090 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — Mid Michigan
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Mid Michigan, MI the median wage is $39,090.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Mid Michigan, MI the median wage is $39,090. That is 12.5% lower than the national median of $44,650. Pay ranges from under $35,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,490 to $46,230.
Employment stands at 2,630, or 17.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lansing records the highest median at $55,120. Of the 405 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 326th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,230 | −21.1% |
| 25th | $36,490 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $39,090 | −12.5% |
| 75th | $46,230 | +3.5% |
| 90th | $49,670 | +11.2% |
| Mean | $41,960 | −6.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $55,120 | 6,170 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $49,240 | 55,100 | |
| 3 | Battle Creek | $49,100 | 2,710 | |
| 4 | Saginaw | $42,610 | 1,910 | |
| 5 | Muskegon | $41,540 | 930 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $40,700 | 1,630 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $39,120 | 19,540 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $38,880 | 3,090 | |
| 9 | Bay City | $38,270 | 150 | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $38,200 | 1,420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mid Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $39,090 goes as far as $40,634 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,634US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,090 a year, 12.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,230 to $49,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,630 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $55,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Mid Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $39,090, or $18.79 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 $44,650, so pay in Mid Michigan, MI is 12.5% 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 Mid Michigan, MI earns more than $49,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,230 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 Lansing, at $55,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,630 jobs in this occupation in Mid Michigan, 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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