Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $53,910 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $38,820
90th percentile $62,460
National median $54,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,820
    25th
    $51,200
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $62,120
    90th
    $62,460

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary vs area income 72% Median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $80,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,900
    Michigan $73,730
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $66,800
    Minnesota $66,120
    California $65,570

    Nearby metros — Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,900
    Michigan $73,730
    Minnesota $66,120
    Birmingham, AL $62,390
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,520

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,410
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,210
    Machinists $57,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Detroit, MI is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic salary in Detroit, MI is 1.2% below the national median of $54,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic in Detroit?

    Entry-level Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $38,820 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,200.