Pourers and Casters, Metal Salary in Michigan

Pourers and casters, metal in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $57,940 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($46,620), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pourers and casters, metal average at $54,290 and the median at $60,280 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,290.

Pourers and Casters, Metal average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$57,940
Grand Rapids$46,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$57,940	$51,700	$47,820	$45,267	100
Grand Rapids	$46,620	$37,560	$37,560	$37,292	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pourers and Casters, Metal salary in other states

Pourers and Casters, Metal salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4052.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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