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How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in Detroit?

$63,320a year

Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $30.44 an hour or $5,277 a month.

Hourly
$30.44
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
2 of 22
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,240Median: $63,320Highest 10%: $75,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,240$18.87
25th$46,230$22.23
Median$63,320$30.44
75th$64,840$31.17
90th$75,360$36.23

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $30.44 ($63,320 a year).

Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $63,320 against $49,080 nationally, 29% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $60,410, so Detroit pays 5% more.

Where does Detroit rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?

2 of 22 metro areas with data.

How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,360 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.