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How much does a molder make in Detroit?

$45,480a year

Median yearly pay for molders in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $21.87 an hour or $3,790 a month.

Hourly
$21.87
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
82 of 131
Jobs in the area
570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,020Median: $45,480Highest 10%: $59,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,020$17.80
25th$40,830$19.63
Median$45,480$21.87
75th$48,240$23.19
90th$59,700$28.70

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for molders.

Flint, MI$45,110
Grand Rapids, MI$40,820
Molder salary in Michigan Molder salary in all states

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Power Plant Operator$108,100
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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
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Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molder make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $21.87 ($45,480 a year).

Do molders make more in Detroit than the national average?

No: $45,480 against $46,170 nationally, 1% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $45,250, so Detroit pays 1% more.

Where does Detroit rank for molder pay?

82 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a molder make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,700 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.