SOC 51-4081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
At $45,920, median pay for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan tracks the national median of $47,180 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,920, median pay for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan tracks the national median of $47,180 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,910 and $61,320. The lowest tenth earn under $36,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,290.
Employment stands at 9,350, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 27th by median wage. Saginaw leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 555th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,040 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $37,910 | −19.6% |
| Median (50th) | $45,920 | −2.7% |
| 75th | $61,320 | +30.0% |
| 90th | $78,290 | +65.9% |
| Mean | $50,910 | +7.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saginaw | $65,610 | 130 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $61,320 | 380 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $51,210 | 4,310 | |
| 4 | Monroe | $47,940 | 130 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $46,600 | 190 | |
| 6 | Muskegon | $45,390 | 50 | |
| 7 | Kalamazoo | $44,850 | 150 | |
| 8 | Lansing | $43,240 | 140 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $42,920 | 340 | |
| 10 | Flint | $40,490 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $45,920 goes as far as $47,734 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,734US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,920 a year, 2.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,040 to $78,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 9,350 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Saginaw, at $65,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $45,920, or $22.08 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 $47,180, so pay in Michigan is 2.7% 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 $78,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,040 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 Saginaw, at $65,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 9,350 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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