Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,590 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $40,420
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 40
National median $45,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,420
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $47,590
    75th
    $54,220
    90th
    $57,520

    Top-paying metros for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $61,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,320
    Kentucky $58,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,390
    Oklahoma $57,560
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,730

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Southern Michigan is 5.3% above the national median of $45,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,420 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.