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How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make in Grand Rapids?

$42,170a year

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $20.27 an hour or $3,514 a month.

Hourly
$20.27
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
52 of 72
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,110Median: $42,170Highest 10%: $50,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,110$17.84
25th$37,840$18.19
Median$42,170$20.27
75th$45,620$21.93
90th$50,020$24.05

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for metal worker and plastic workers.

Detroit, MI$40,650
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make an hour in Grand Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $20.27 ($42,170 a year).

Do metal worker and plastic workers make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?

No: $42,170 against $45,950 nationally, 8% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $40,110, so Grand Rapids pays 5% more.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for metal worker and plastic worker pay?

52 of 72 metro areas with data.

How much does a metal worker and plastic worker make starting out in Grand Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,020 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.