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How much does a welding make in Lansing?

$47,380a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,948 a month.

Hourly
$22.78
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
74 of 128
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $47,380Highest 10%: $54,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,360$17.48
25th$40,560$19.50
Median$47,380$22.78
75th$51,650$24.83
90th$54,360$26.13

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Niles, MI$50,370
South Bend, IN$46,460
Detroit, MI$44,060
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 Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,600
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,260
Tool and Die Maker$59,970
Machinist$59,850
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$59,600
Separating$56,490
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$55,120
Welder$50,370
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Lansing?

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $22.78 ($47,380 a year).

Do weldings make more in Lansing than the national average?

No: $47,380 against $47,920 nationally, 1% less.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $42,530, so Lansing pays 11% more.

Where does Lansing rank for welding pay?

74 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Lansing?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,360 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.