verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Welder Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$49,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.03/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
13,330
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,955 #47 of 51

Welder pay in Michigan, explained

Welders in Michigan earn a median of $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $39,090, while the most experienced welders reach about $70,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $49,990 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $49,990 is worth about $51,955 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #47 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,090
$18.79/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,990
$24.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,200
$33.75/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $49,990 $51,955
Wisconsin $58,410 $62,076 −$8,420
Ohio $50,340 $54,261 −$350
Indiana $49,730 $53,285 +$260

Welder in Michigan: FAQ

How much do welders make in Michigan?

Welders in Michigan earn a median of $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Michigan pay welders well?

At $49,990, Michigan pays 7% below the national median for welders. An estimated 13,330 work in the state.

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