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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.9% vs 2024
$43,800
Mean Salary
$39,490
Median Salary
$18.99
Hourly Rate
13,550 people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan earn a median salary of $39,490 per year ($3,290/month).
This is 13.1% below the national average of $45,465.
Michigan ranks #44 out of 49 states for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 13,550 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries increased by 3.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.54
Mechanical
3.48
Mathematics
3.09
English Language
2.86
Administration and Management
2.52
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan range from $34,630 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,960 and $47,360.
Median $39,490
P10: $34,630P25: $36,960P75: $47,360P90: $59,770
10th
$34,630
25th
$36,960
Median
$39,490
75th
$47,360
90th
$59,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,630
$16.65
$2,885
25th Percentile
$36,960
$17.77
$3,080
Median (50th)
$39,490
$18.99
$3,290
75th Percentile
$47,360
$22.77
$3,946
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,770
$28.74
$4,980
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#44
Michigan ranks #44 of 49 states
$45,465
National avg. for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
Compare Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.
How much do Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Michigan?
The median annual salary for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan is $39,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,800.
What is the salary range for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan?
Salaries for Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan range from $34,630 at the 10th percentile to $59,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,960 and $47,360.
What is the starting salary for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan?
Entry-level Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Michigan typically start around $34,630 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,960 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 13,550 people are employed as Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Michigan is approximately $18.99 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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