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How much does a welding make in Grand Rapids?

$41,760a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $20.08 an hour or $3,480 a month.

Hourly
$20.08
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
112 of 128
Jobs in the area
730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $41,760Highest 10%: $50,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,480$17.06
25th$37,820$18.18
Median$41,760$20.08
75th$47,180$22.68
90th$50,160$24.12

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Niles, MI$50,370
Lansing, MI$47,380
South Bend, IN$46,460
Detroit, MI$44,060
Muskegon, MI$42,830
Kalamazoo, MI$40,240
Ann Arbor, MI$38,900
Welding salary in Michigan Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Grand Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $20.08 ($41,760 a year).

Do weldings make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?

No: $41,760 against $47,920 nationally, 13% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $42,530, so Grand Rapids pays 2% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for welding pay?

112 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Grand Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,160 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.