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How much does a welding make in Detroit?

$44,060a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,672 a month.

Hourly
$21.18
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
105 of 128
Jobs in the area
1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,830Median: $44,060Highest 10%: $60,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,830$16.75
25th$36,790$17.69
Median$44,060$21.18
75th$49,170$23.64
90th$60,510$29.09

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Niles, MI$50,370
Lansing, MI$47,380
South Bend, IN$46,460
Muskegon, MI$42,830
Grand Rapids, MI$41,760
Kalamazoo, MI$40,240
Ann Arbor, MI$38,900
Welding salary in Michigan Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$124,100
Gas Plant Operator$108,700
Power Plant Operator$108,100
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,700
Petroleum Pump System Operator$86,860
Model Maker$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,490
Tool and Die Maker$73,120
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,870
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$64,820
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $21.18 ($44,060 a year).

Do weldings make more in Detroit than the national average?

No: $44,060 against $47,920 nationally, 8% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $42,530, so Detroit pays 4% more.

Where does Detroit rank for welding pay?

105 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,510 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.