How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Detroit?
$40,650a year
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $19.54 an hour or $3,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.54
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,910Median: $40,650Highest 10%: $52,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| 25th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 75th | $45,630 | $21.94 | |
| 90th | $52,140 | $25.07 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $42,170 |
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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $19.54 ($40,650 a year).
Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $40,650 against $45,950 nationally, 12% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $40,110, so Detroit pays 1% more.
Where does Detroit rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?
55 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,140 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.