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How much does a furnace make in Detroit?

$53,090a year

Median yearly pay for furnaces in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $25.52 an hour or $4,424 a month.

Hourly
$25.52
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
16 of 69
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $53,090Highest 10%: $69,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$36,510$17.55
Median$53,090$25.52
75th$61,350$29.50
90th$69,290$33.31

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for furnaces.

Grand Rapids, MI$36,580
Furnace salary in Michigan Furnace salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$124,100
Gas Plant Operator$108,700
Power Plant Operator$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a furnace make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $25.52 ($53,090 a year).

Do furnaces make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $53,090 against $48,040 nationally, 11% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,410, so Detroit pays 12% more.

Where does Detroit rank for furnace pay?

16 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a furnace make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,290 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.