How much does a molder make in Michigan?
$45,250a year
Median yearly pay for molders in Michigan. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.75
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,020Median: $45,250Highest 10%: $57,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $45,250 | $21.75 | |
| 75th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $57,080 | $27.44 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $46,490 |
| Detroit, MI | $45,480 |
| Flint, MI | $45,110 |
| Muskegon, MI | $43,660 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $40,820 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for molders.
| 32. Minnesota | $45,790 |
| 33. Virginia | $45,410 |
| 34. Pennsylvania | $45,310 |
| 35. Michigan | $45,250 |
| 36. Florida | $45,030 |
| 37. Nevada | $45,020 |
| 38. Ohio | $44,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a molder make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $21.75 ($45,250 a year).
Do molders make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $45,250 against $46,170 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for molder pay?
Michigan ranks 35 of 48 states.
Which city in Michigan pays molders the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $46,490 a year.
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.