How much does a welder make in Michigan?
$49,990a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Michigan. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,090Median: $49,990Highest 10%: $70,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $59,190 | $28.46 | |
| 90th | $70,200 | $33.75 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bay City, MI | $57,760 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $54,180 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 38. Rhode Island | $50,580 |
| 39. Idaho | $50,530 |
| 40. Ohio | $50,340 |
| 41. Michigan | $49,990 |
| 42. South Carolina | $49,980 |
| 43. Indiana | $49,730 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $49,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $24.03 ($49,990 a year).
Do welders make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $49,990 against $53,750 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Michigan rank for welder pay?
Michigan ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays welders the most?
Bay City, MI, with a median of $57,760 a year.
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.