Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Michigan
In Michigan, extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics earn $47,660 at the median — $22.91 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $48K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by metro in Michigan
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $49K | +3% | 800 |
| Traverse City | $48K | +0% | 80 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $48K | +0% | 50 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $47K | -1% | 180 |
| Niles | $47K | -2% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics make in Michigan?
The median is $47,660 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,750, and experienced extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics can clear $60,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,192/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 39.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary go in Michigan?
Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary is worth about $50,762 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.