DOL Median (Michigan)
$38,480
vs National
-10.9%
National: $43,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,472
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,480
-10.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Machinists in Michigan earns $38,480 in nominal terms, which is 10.9% below the national average of $43,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,472 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING PRODUCTION MACHINING | $38,480 | 1 |
| Buhler Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| Schuler Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Machinists make in Michigan?
The median Machinists salary in Michigan is $38,480 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Machinists?
A Machinists in Michigan earns 10.9% less than the national median of $43,200, or $42,472 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.