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Salary · Michigan · BLS OEWS May 2024

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Michigan

In Michigan, plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic earn a median of $36,890 per year.

Median (Michigan)
$36,890
Bottom 10%
$31,120
Top 10%
$51,850
Employed in Michigan
3,460

How Michigan compares

Refit analysis ·In Michigan, plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic earn a median of $36,890 — 11% below the national median of $41,600. Locally the range runs $31,120 to $51,850. About 3,460 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Michigan ranks #37 of 40 states for plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic pay — roughly the 8th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $50,840) by 38%. State employment of about 3,460 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$41,600
US bottom 10%
$31,940
US top 10%
$58,320

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning

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