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How much does a welder make in Ann Arbor?

$54,180a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. That is $26.05 an hour or $4,515 a month.

Hourly
$26.05
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
157 of 382
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,200Median: $54,180Highest 10%: $77,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,200$19.33
25th$48,210$23.18
Median$54,180$26.05
75th$64,060$30.80
90th$77,310$37.17

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for welders.

Bay City, MI$57,760
Battle Creek, MI$52,970
Detroit, MI$51,810
Lansing, MI$50,370
Jackson, MI$49,790
Monroe, MI$49,570
Traverse City, MI$49,420
Niles, MI$49,040
Grand Rapids, MI$48,920
Saginaw, MI$48,820
Flint, MI$48,810
Midland, MI$48,120
Muskegon, MI$47,850
South Bend, IN$47,670
Kalamazoo, MI$47,560
Welder salary in Michigan Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Ann Arbor

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,470
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$61,680
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$61,320
Tool and Die Maker$61,250
Machinist$55,500
Coating$49,360
Electrical$47,240
Printing Press Operator$46,800
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$46,640
Salaries for every job in Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Ann Arbor?

The median hourly pay in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area is $26.05 ($54,180 a year).

Do welders make more in Ann Arbor than the national average?

Yes: $54,180 against $53,750 nationally, 1% more.

How does Ann Arbor compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $49,990, so Ann Arbor pays 8% more.

Where does Ann Arbor rank for welder pay?

157 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Ann Arbor?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,310 or more.

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.