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How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Detroit?

$56,970a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $27.39 an hour or $4,748 a month.

Hourly
$27.39
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
16 of 47
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,290Median: $56,970Highest 10%: $72,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,290$19.37
25th$47,120$22.65
Median$56,970$27.39
75th$65,730$31.60
90th$72,860$35.03

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

Grand Rapids, MI$47,510
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $27.39 ($56,970 a year).

Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $56,970 against $52,800 nationally, 8% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $48,400, so Detroit pays 18% more.

Where does Detroit rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?

16 of 47 metro areas with data.

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,860 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.