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How much does a welder make in Michigan City?

$53,420a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area. That is $25.68 an hour or $4,452 a month.

Hourly
$25.68
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
167 of 382
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,790Median: $53,420Highest 10%: $73,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,790$18.17
25th$46,220$22.22
Median$53,420$25.68
75th$59,560$28.63
90th$73,130$35.16

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for welders.

Muncie, IN$53,340
Chicago, IL$52,650
Cincinnati, OH$51,990
Indianapolis, IN$51,070
Evansville, IN$50,960
Elkhart, IN$50,950
Louisville, KY$50,870
Kokomo, IN$49,860
Columbus, IN$49,320
Fort Wayne, IN$49,300
Lafayette, IN$49,020
South Bend, IN$47,670
Terre Haute, IN$46,090
Bloomington, IN$44,730
Welder salary in Indiana Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Michigan City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$67,650
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,240
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,340
Machinist$51,700
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,690
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,100
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$46,960
Coating$46,300
Molding$45,600
Inspector$45,370
Salaries for every job in Michigan City, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Michigan City?

The median hourly pay in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area is $25.68 ($53,420 a year).

Do welders make more in Michigan City than the national average?

No: $53,420 against $53,750 nationally, 1% less.

How does Michigan City compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,730, so Michigan City pays 7% more.

Where does Michigan City rank for welder pay?

167 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Michigan City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,130 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.