Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Michigan
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan earn a median salary of $53,853 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.4% vs the national median of $49,240. An estimated 460 forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $51,770 to $56,690 depending on location.
$53,853
Avg median salary in Michigan
$56,690
Highest paying metro
$51,770
Lowest paying metro
460
Employed in Michigan
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Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $56,690 | $47,620 | $59,690 | 330 |
| Northern Michigan | $53,100 | $47,610 | $53,100 | 30 |
| Lansing, MI | $51,770 | $50,270 | $69,250 | 100 |