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Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for model makers, metal and plastic is $29.11 an hour ($60,540 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.

$29.11Median hourly pay
$43,250–$97,740Middle half of workers, yearly
710People in this job in Michigan

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($63,340). Michigan ranks 11th of 15 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for model makers, metal and plastic in Michigan

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.30$38,060
25% of workers$20.79$43,250
Half of workers (median)$29.11$60,540
75% of workers$46.99$97,740
90% of workers$47.60$99,010

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$81,110490
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$44,22070

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for model makers, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -17.3% over ten years, declining · about 200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Michigan

JobMedian yearly pay
Machinists$52,360
Tool and Die Makers$65,590
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,950
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45,250
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$47,950
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,400
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,120
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,490

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.