Salary for Michigan

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

Average Salary: $74,591
Median Salary: $68,640
10th Percentile: $50,435
25th Percentile: $57,926
75th Percentile: $92,070
90th Percentile: $93,808

Data sourced from 870 total jobs

In the U.S.

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
U.S.	$66,242	$41,745	$49,940	$63,382	$83,732	$93,808

Michigan Metro Areas

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI	$68,464	$43,054	$55,187	$65,406	$84,997	$91,982
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$77,044	$53,647	$61,699	$84,931	$92,070	$93,808

Michigan Non-metro Areas

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan	$67,870	$52,283	$54,692	$66,363	$85,756	$86,064

U.S Apprenticeships for this trade

Whirlpool Corporation

Registered Date: 09-16-1999

151 North Riverview Drive - Mail Drop 0401 - Benton Harbor, MI 49022

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentHome Appliance RepairersModel Makers, Metal and Plastic

Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA)

Registered Date: 04-28-2005

2545 Spring Arbor Road, Suite 201 - JACKSON, MI 49203

[email protected]

BILL RAYL/OLIVIA STEELE

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

General and Operations ManagersInformation Security AnalystsMechanical DraftersElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansMechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansElectriciansElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentIndustrial Machinery MechanicsEngine and Other Machine AssemblersStructural Metal Fabricators and FittersMachinistsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Steelcase Grand Rapids

Registered Date: 12-31-1978

901 44th street S.E. Mail Code TG-KW - Kentwood, MI 49508

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherElectriciansSheet Metal WorkersElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsEngine and Other Machine AssemblersMachinistsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersModel Makers, WoodStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

GM Tech Center

Registered Date: 12-31-1978

6400 East 12 Mile Rd MC 480-302-175 - WARREN, MI 48090

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

CarpentersElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersModel Makers, WoodStationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

GM Pontiac Manufacturing

Registered Date: 12-31-1978

670 East Walton Blvd - Pontiac, MI 48340

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Mechanical EngineersMechanical DraftersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersElectronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticPatternmakers, Metal and PlasticFoundry Mold and CoremakersTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersModel Makers, WoodPatternmakers, WoodStationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

GM Proving Grounds

Registered Date: 02-14-1989

3300 GM RD. MC 483 -370-220 - MILFORD, MI 48380

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Mechanical DraftersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersElectronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticPatternmakers, Metal and PlasticFoundry Mold and CoremakersTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersModel Makers, WoodPatternmakers, WoodInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersCoating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

IMPCO Microfinishing & UAW Local 724

Registered Date: 08-19-2017

3417 W. St. Joseph - Lansing, MI 48917

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

Experi-Metal Inc.

Registered Date: 07-17-2019

6385 Wall Street - Sterling Height, MI 48312

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial Machinery MechanicsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die Makers

Axis Engineering

Registered Date: 06-09-2003

5461 CIRCLE SEVEN DRIVE - DUNDEE, MI 48131

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Industrial Machinery MechanicsMachinistsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die Makers

FORD MOTOR CO.

Registered Date: 07-12-1994

TTC Building, Rm 127B, 25500 Outer Drive - Lincoln Park, MI 48146

[email protected]

Roxanne MacKinnon

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

ElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

General Motors Powertrain, Bay City, Michigan Plant

Registered Date: 12-31-1978

1001 Woodside Ave. - Bay City, MI 48708

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Mechanical EngineersMechanical DraftersCommercial and Industrial DesignersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersElectronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsMachinistsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticPatternmakers, Metal and PlasticFoundry Mold and CoremakersTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersModel Makers, WoodPatternmakers, WoodStationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Miller Knoll Inc. (Zeeland)

Registered Date: 12-31-1978

855 E. Main Avenue - Zeeland, MI 49464

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansElectriciansElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Loc Performance Products, Inc.

Registered Date: 10-17-1968

1600 N. Larch, P.O. Box 12030 - LANSING, MI 48901

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Commercial and Industrial DesignersElectriciansSheet Metal WorkersStructural Metal Fabricators and FittersMachinistsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

General Motors Romulus Propulsion Operations

Registered Date: 12-31-1978

36880 ECORSE ROAD, MAIL CODE 481-760-318 - ROMULUS, MI 48174

[email protected]

Preferred Contact

Occupation Paths

Mechanical EngineersMechanical DraftersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsCarpentersElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSheet Metal WorkersElectronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMillwrightsModel Makers, Metal and PlasticPatternmakers, Metal and PlasticFoundry Mold and CoremakersTool and Die MakersModel Makers, WoodPatternmakers, WoodStationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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